Vyšný Slavkov, quarry – Pod Kravcovou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vyšný Slavkov, quarry – Pod Kravcovou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8896, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8896. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.5 km with 611 m of ascent from Vyšný Slavkov, quarry to Pod Kravcovou. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 590 m to Smrekovica (1,200 m)
- 4–6.5 kmDescent of 220 m to Pod Kravcovou
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5.5 and 6.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Vresovianka Hut (km 4), Hut on Kravcová (km 6).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Vyšný Slavkov, quarry. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 5.5 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Vresovianka Hut (km 4), Hut on Kravcová (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Vresovianka Hutkm 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 185 m
- Biela voda Springkm 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 025 m
- Hut on Kravcovákm 5.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 034 m
- Spring below Kravcovákm 6.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 938 m
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