Vršatec – Červený Kameň
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Vršatec – Červený Kameň. Has yellow marking (regional route №8588, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8588. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4 km. Location: mountain range — Biele Karpaty, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4 km with 104 m of ascent and 473 m of descent from Vršatec to Červený Kameň. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–820 m, past Chmeľová
- 0.5–4 kmDescent of 440 m to Červený Kameň
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vršatec. 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Chmeľová (south slope), 743 mkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 743 m
- Spring below Javorník (north slope)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 696 m
- Well below Závlačnákm 4 from the start · Not verified · 358 m
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