Červená Skala – Muránska Zdychava
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Červená Skala – Muránska Zdychava. Has green marking (regional route №5739, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5739. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 20.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.7 km with 468 m of ascent from Červená Skala to Muránska Zdychava. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–820 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 988 m)
- 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,110 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 130 m to Severná lúka Pass
- 11–21 kmDescent of 660 m to Muránska Zdychava
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (west slope) (km 3), Hut below Magura (south-west slope) (km 5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Červená Skala. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (west slope) (km 3), Hut below Magura (south-west slope) (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Magura (west slope)km 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
- Hut below Magura (south-west slope)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 030 m
- Spring below Kyprov (west slope), 1 170 mkm 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 170 m
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Horse ridingRanč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak ParadiseHrabušice24 km from the trailA little away from the main tourist bustle, below the forest, stands the family-run Ranč u Trapera, run by the Salaj family.
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Water parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water parkPoprad29 km from the trailAquaCity Poprad is a large year-round water park and wellness complex in the town of Poprad, a few minutes from the centre; according to the complex, the High Tatras...
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