Kvetnica forest park loop
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kvetnica forest park loop. Has yellow marking (local route №8850M, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route No. 8850M. The marking is yellow, the sign is a circle on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.1 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short loop route of 4.1 km with 188 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 914 m)
- 1.5–4 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 741 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malé Zámčiskokm 0.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 786 m
- Spring below Krížová (east slope)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
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