Dobšinská Ice Cave – Nižná záhrada
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Dobšinská Ice Cave – Nižná záhrada. Has yellow marking (regional route №8739, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8739. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 3.1 km. Location: mountain range – Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.1 km with 4 m of ascent and 248 m of descent from Dobšinská Ice Cave to Nižná záhrada. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 868 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–870 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Dobšinská Ice Cave. 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ostrá skala (east slope), 885 mkm 3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 885 m
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