Vyžník – Herľany
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vyžník – Herľany. Has green marking (regional route №5742, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5742. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.7 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.7 km with 481 m of ascent from Vyžník to Herľany. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 380 m (up to 763 m)
- 4.5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–850 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vyžník. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Nový prameň Spring, 382 mkm 0.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 382 m
- Spring below Čeršlina Horakm 6.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 842 m
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