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Špania Dolina – Donovaly, Recreation Center

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14.4 kmLength
255 mAscent
540 mDescent
1 097 mMax. altitude
702 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Špania Dolina – Donovaly, Recreation Center. Has green marking (regional route №5429, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5429. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.4 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.4 km with 255 m of ascent and 540 m of descent from Donovaly, Recreation Center to Špania Dolina. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,090 m
  2. 3–6 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 939 m)
  3. 6–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,030 m
  4. 13–14 kmDescent of 240 m to Špania Dolina

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 10, 11 and 14.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Na Kráme Hut (km 5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Donovaly, Recreation Center. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 10, 11 and 14.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Na Kráme Hut (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Baníkkm 1.6 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 046 m
  2. Spring below Hrubý vrch (north-east slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 026 m
  3. Na Kráme Hutkm 5 from the start · Not verified · 980 m
  4. Podjelenská Springkm 9.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 021 m
  5. Dolný Šturec Springkm 11.2 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 936 m
  6. Dobrá voda Spring, 820 mkm 13.5 from the start · Not verified · 820 m
  7. Drinking water below Fajtlovákm 14.3 from the start · Not verified · 719 m

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