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Biedna – Tvrdošín

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4.5 kmLength
4 mAscent
348 mDescent
917 mMax. altitude
569 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Biedna – Tvrdošín. Has yellow marking (regional route №8579, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8579. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.5 km. Location: mountain range — Podhale and Spiš, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.5 km with 4 m of ascent and 348 m of descent from Biedna to Tvrdošín. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 643 m)
  2. 3–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–650 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 4.5.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Biedna. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 1.5 and 4.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Skalky (west slope), 700 mkm 1.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 700 m
  2. Drinking water below Žiareckm 4.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 571 m

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