Obišovce, station – Ľubovec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Obišovce, station – Ľubovec. Has green marking (regional route №5749, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5749. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.6 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.6 km with 253 m of ascent from Obišovce, station to Ľubovec. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–350 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 481 m)
- 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–490 m
- 8–9.5 kmDescent of 150 m to Ľubovec
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Lackova Shelter (km 0).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Obišovce, station. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Lackova Shelter (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Lackova Shelterkm 0 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 314 m
- Spring below Stráž (south slope), 266 mkm 7.8 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 266 m
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSpišský salaš below Spiš Castle: Spiš cooking since 196434 km from the trailBetween Spiš Castle and Spišská Kapitula, at the edge of the plain below the travertine mound of Sivá brada, stands the wooden Spišský salaš.
Cheese dairies & pasturesFarma Kamenica — Family Sheep Farm and Cheese Dairy in Šariš37 km from the trailKamenica is a village in northern Šariš, in the valley of the Kameničanka stream, at about 483 m above sea level.
Crafts & workshopsHáj Pottery: wheel-thrown ceramics and wood-fired kilns in Háj39 km from the trailAt the back of an old farmhouse here is Háj Pottery (Hájske hrnčiarstvo), run by Amália Holíková. She throws utility ware on the wheel and models it by hand, but her...
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