Sedlo pod Veľkým Javorníkom – Štiavnik, Ráztoka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sedlo pod Veľkým Javorníkom – Štiavnik, Ráztoka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8677, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8677. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.4 km. Location: mountain range — Yavoryky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.4 km with 480 m of ascent from Sedlo pod Veľkým Javorníkom to Štiavnik, Ráztoka. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6.5 kmClimb of 470 m (up to 1,063 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 6.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo pod Veľkým Javorníkom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Javornícka studnička Prales Springkm 6.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 025 m
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