Geravy – Smrečinské Saddle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Geravy – Smrečinské Saddle. Has red marking (national route №0910, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0910. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 27.6 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 27.6 km with 1,181 m of ascent from Geravy to Smrečinské Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–1,060 m
- 10–13 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 617 m)
- 13–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–890 m
- 21–25 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 1,439 m)
- 25–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,430–1,460 m
Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 20, 21 and 25. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 3 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Geravy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 9 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 20, 21 and 25. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Studnička pri Horných Skalkoch Springkm 20 from the start · Not verified · 814 m
- Spring below Barbolicakm 21.5 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 876 m
- Spring below Predná hoľakm 25.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 440 m
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Water parks & thermal poolsThermal Park Vrbov23 km from the trailThermal Park Vrbov is one of the best-known thermal baths in the Spiš region, on the southern edge of the village of Vrbov, about 6 km (as the crow flies) from...
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSpišský salaš below Spiš Castle: Spiš cooking since 196428 km from the trailBetween Spiš Castle and Spišská Kapitula, at the edge of the plain below the travertine mound of Sivá brada, stands the wooden Spišský salaš.