Veľké Rovné, Ivor – Vrchrieka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Veľké Rovné, Ivor – Vrchrieka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8669, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8669. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.1 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.1 km with 246 m of ascent from Veľké Rovné, Ivor to Vrchrieka. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–580 m
- 1.5–3 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 746 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Veľké Rovné, Ivor. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Ostredokkm 0 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 517 m
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