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Spišské Tomášovce, zastávka – Pod Čižmou

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23 kmLength
866 mAscent
504 mDescent
1 092 mMax. altitude
515 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Spišské Tomášovce, zastávka – Pod Čižmou. Has green marking (regional route №5723, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5723. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 23 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 23 km with 866 m of ascent from Spišské Tomášovce, zastávka to Pod Čižmou. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 0 m (up to 655 m)
  2. 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–650 m
  3. 10–14 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 1,075 m)
  4. 14–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,030–1,090 m
  5. 17–18 kmDescent of 240 m to Palcmanská Maša reservoir
  6. 18–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–890 m

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Zejmarská Gorge and the Nálepka waterfalls.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 16, 18 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Nataša Cabin (km 19), Hut under the lift (km 19).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Spišské Tomášovce, zastávka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 16, 18 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Nataša Cabin (km 19), Hut under the lift (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Zadný Turníkkm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 662 m
  2. Zejmarská studňa Springkm 16.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 020 m
  3. Spring below Gačovská skala (south-east slope)km 17.5 from the start · Not verified · 866 m
  4. Spring below Gačovská skala (south slope)km 18 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 814 m
  5. Nataša Cabinkm 18.6 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 834 m
  6. Hut under the liftkm 18.6 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m
  7. Spring below Dobšinský kopeckm 20.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 868 m

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