Za Lučivným – Stará mať
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Za Lučivným – Stará mať. Has yellow marking (regional route №8576, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8576. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.5 km. Location: mountain range — Podhale and Spiš, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.5 km with 371 m of ascent from Za Lučivným to Stará mať. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–840 m, past Lučivný vrch
- 1–3 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 571 m)
- 3–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–580 m
- 4.5–6.5 kmClimb of 280 m to Prasatín (857 m)
- 6.5–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 800–860 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 8.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Za Lučivným. 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 8.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Ostražicakm 4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 567 m
- Spring below Krásnický vrch (south-east slope), 759 mkm 8.5 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 759 m
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