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Kežmarok – Tvarožná

Start: Kežmarok
Range: Spiš Magura
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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16.4 kmLength
279 mAscent
227 mDescent
781 mMax. altitude
611 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 Kežmarok – Tvarožná. Has blue marking (regional route, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.4 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.4 km with 279 m of ascent from Kežmarok to Tvarožná. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 16.4 km ÷ 4 = 4.1 h + 279 m ÷ 600 = 0.5 h, about 4.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–770 m
  2. 10–12 kmDescent of 110 m (down to 658 m)
  3. 12–14 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 777 m)
  4. 14–16 kmDescent of 100 m to Tvarožná

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Kežmarok. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Honey fungusin seasonEdible only after cookingHoney fungusArmillaria melleaHoney fungus mushrooms grow in large clusters on stumps and trees. Conditionally edible: only after thorough cooking. Season – August to October.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Norway spruceNorway sprucePicea abiesNorway spruce is the main coniferous tree of the Carpathians: a dark sharp crown, prickly needles, and long cones that hang downwards. It grows up to the forest boundary.
MallardIn season nowMallardAnas platyrhynchosThe most common wild duck: the male with a green head and a white 'collar'. It lives in the rivers, lakes, and ponds of the Carpathian valleys.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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