Ústie Kalinovského Potoka – Pod Minčolom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ústie Kalinovského Potoka – Pod Minčolom. Has red marking (local route, KST Mladosť-odeva Lipany). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST Mladosť-odeva Lipany. Length of the route — 3.3 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.3 km with 480 m of ascent from Ústie Kalinovského Potoka to Pod Minčolom. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 460 m to Hut under Minčol
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near Hut under Minčol.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 3).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Ústie Kalinovského Potoka. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Andrejova studnička Springkm 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 992 m
- Hut under Minčolkm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 997 m
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