Vyšný Tvarožec – Sedlo Vyšný Tvarožec
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Vyšný Tvarožec – Sedlo Vyšný Tvarožec. Has green marking (regional route №5762, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5762. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 2 km. Location: mountain range — Nizkyi Beskyd, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2 km with 175 m of ascent from Vyšný Tvarožec to Sedlo Vyšný Tvarožec. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–560 m
- 1.5–2 kmClimb of 110 m to Hut below Płaziny
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 140 m (≈14%), near Hut below Płaziny.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Płaziny (km 1.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vyšný Tvarožec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Płaziny (km 1.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Płazinykm 1.7 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 647 m
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