Kostoľany nad Hornádom — Kráľova studňa, junction
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Kostoľany nad Hornádom – Kráľova studňa, junction. Has blue marking (regional route №2816, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2816. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.4 km with 534 m of ascent from Kostoľany nad Hornádom to Kráľova studňa, junction. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–250 m
- 2–6.5 kmClimb of 470 m to Kráľova studňa
- 6.5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–730 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 7.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Kráľova studňa, 682 m (km 7).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kostoľany nad Hornádom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Kráľova studňa, 682 m (km 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Kráľova studňa, 679 mkm 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 679 m
- Kráľova studňa, 682 mkm 7 from the start · Not verified · 682 m
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