Sidonie – Pod Okršliskom
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Sidonie – Pod Okršliskom. Has red marking (national route №0881, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0881. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.6 km. Location: mountain range — Biele Karpaty, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.6 km with 421 m of ascent from Sidonie to Pod Okršliskom. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–420 m
- 1.5–3 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 647 m)
- 3–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–750 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 6.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sidonie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Biely vrch (west slope)km 3.7 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 675 m
- Spring below Biely vrch (north-west slope)km 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 687 m
- Spring below Okršliskokm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 748 m
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