Červená Skala – Šindliarka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Červená Skala – Šindliarka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8753, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8753. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.8 km with 103 m of ascent from Červená Skala to Šindliarka. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–980 m
- 1.5–3.5 kmDescent of 110 m (down to 857 m)
- 3.5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–860 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 100 m (≈10%), near Veľká lúka on Muránska planina.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Prostredný vrch (north-west slope) (km 2.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Červená Skala. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Prostredný vrch (north-west slope) (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Prostredný vrch (north-west slope)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 882 m
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Trails nearby
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ModerateOne-dayMarkedČervená Skala Well on Muránska planinaElevation profile790–1 217 m16.4 kmascent 605 m≈ 5.5 h walking
HardTwo-dayMarkedRudná magistrála: Kadak StolicaElevation profile706–1 479 m23.5 kmascent 833 m≈ 7.5 h walking
ModerateOne-dayMarkedČervená Skala Sedlo DielikElevation profile393–990 m15.3 kmascent 682 m≈ 5 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
Eco farmsČučoriedková záhrada: pick-your-own blueberries and aronia juice15 km from the trailHere in 2010 the owners’ family planted the first Canadian blueberry bushes on a small plot — and gradually grew them into the Čučoriedková záhrada (Blueberry Garden).
Cheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Zbojská: sheep’s cheese, bryndza and žinčica on the pass17 km from the trailThe Zbojská pass lies at about 740 metres in the forests between Brezno and Tisovec, on the edge of the Hron valley and the Muránska planina plateau.
Horse ridingRanč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak Paradise30 km from the trailA little away from the main tourist bustle, below the forest, stands the family-run Ranč u Trapera, run by the Salaj family.
Eco farmsFarma Východná — organic farm below the Tatras35 km from the trailFarma Východná is the highest-lying organic farm in Liptov, at 930 m in the village of Východná right below the Tatras.
Craft beer & breweriesMinipivovar TATRAS, Poprad35 km from the trailMinipivovar TATRAS is a brewpub on Poprad’s main square, Námestie sv. Egídia, housed in a building with a long brewing history.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water park36 km from the trailAquaCity Poprad is a large year-round water park and wellness complex in the town of Poprad, a few minutes from the centre; according to the complex, the High Tatras...