Včelín – Ihla
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Včelín – Ihla. Has green marking (regional route, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.5 km. Location: mountain range — Spiska Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.5 km with 597 m of ascent from Včelín to Ihla. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–850 m
- 5–10 kmClimb of 420 m to Ihla (1,283 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–10, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Ihla.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 10.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Včelín. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malá Ihla (south-west slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 772 m
- Spring below Holý vŕšok (north-east slope), 794 mkm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 794 m
- Polomka Springkm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 026 m
- Spring below Malá Ihla (south-east slope)km 9.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 m
- Spring "Pod Ihlou"km 10.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 161 m
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