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Forbasy, station — Meadow under Špica (yellow trail)

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7.6 kmLength
340 mAscent
234 mDescent
883 mMax. altitude
542 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Forbasy, station – Meadow under Špica (yellow trail). Has yellow marking (regional route №8790, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8790. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.6 km. Location: mountain range — Spiska Magura, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 7.6 km with 340 m of ascent from Forbasy, station to Meadow under Špica (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 320 m to Hut below Špica
  2. 4–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–880 m, past Kotník
  3. 5.5–7.5 kmDescent of 210 m to Meadow under Špica (yellow trail)

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Špica (km 3.5), Hut below Gájnik (km 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: Forbasy, station. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 1 and 3.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Špica (km 3.5), Hut below Gájnik (km 6.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Vajcovka Spring, 463 mkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 463 m
  2. Hut below Špicakm 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 828 m
  3. Spring below Špica (south slope), 826 mkm 3.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 826 m
  4. Hut below Gájnikkm 6.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 759 m

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