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Oľšavica – Bišar

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4.4 kmLength
199 mAscent
17 mDescent
991 mMax. altitude
790 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 Oľšavica – Bišar. Has yellow marking (regional route №8824, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8824. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.4 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.4 km with 199 m of ascent from Oľšavica to Bišar. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 923 m)
  2. 2–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–990 m

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

Start: Oľšavica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 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

  1. Spring below Pozavankm 0.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 798 m

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