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Švancarov Grúň – Kykula

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4.9 kmLength
455 mAscent
41 mDescent
1 087 mMax. altitude
666 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Švancarov Grúň – Kykula. Has green marking (regional route №5541, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5541. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.9 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.9 km with 455 m of ascent from Švancarov Grúň to Kykula. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 839 m)
  2. 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–860 m, past Starý košiar
  3. 3–5 kmClimb of 250 m to Kykula (1,087 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Rovná poľana.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Švancarov grúň (km 1).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Švancarov Grúň. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Švancarov grúň (km 1).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Švancarov grúňkm 1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 743 m
  2. Spring below Starý košiar (west slope), 737 mkm 1.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 737 m

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