Kežmarské Žľaby – Tatranská Kotlina
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kežmarské Žľaby – Tatranská Kotlina. Has blue marking (regional route №2909, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2909. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.6 km. Location: mountain range — Belianske Tatras, Slovakia. The route in the Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — before heading out, check the current dates at tanap.sk.
At a glance
A short route of 4.6 km with 174 m of ascent from Kežmarské Žľaby to Tatranská Kotlina. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 911 m)
- 1.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–930 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kežmarské Žľaby. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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