Trail of Milo Urban
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Trail of Milo Urban. Has yellow marking (regional route №8571, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8571. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.3 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.3 km with 842 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmClimb of 800 m to Babia Góra (1,723 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 4.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
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 and 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bukovský grúňkm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 289 m
- Spring below Babia Góra (south-west slope)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 542 m
- Głodna Woda Springkm 5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 638 m
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