Podlesok, campsite – Krivian, junction
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podlesok, campsite – Krivian, junction. Has green marking (regional route №5724, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5724. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.1 km with 479 m of ascent from Podlesok, campsite to Krivian, junction. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–700 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 310 m to Kopanec Pass
- 11–12 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 873 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–880 m
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Kopanec Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 8.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Podlesok, campsite. 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.
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 0 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Zelená hora (north-west slope)km 0.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 545 m
- Drinking water below Zelená hora (west slope), 556 mkm 0.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 556 m
- Spring below Kočkm 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 707 m
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Trails nearby
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All craft places
Horse ridingRanč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak Paradiseunder 1 km from the trailA little away from the main tourist bustle, below the forest, stands the family-run Ranč u Trapera, run by the Salaj family.
Craft beer & breweriesMinipivovar TATRAS, Poprad12 km from the trailMinipivovar TATRAS is a brewpub on Poprad’s main square, Námestie sv. Egídia, housed in a building with a long brewing history.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquaCity Poprad water park12 km from the trailAquaCity Poprad is a large year-round water park and wellness complex in the town of Poprad, a few minutes from the centre; according to the complex, the High Tatras...
Water parks & thermal poolsThermal Park Vrbov14 km from the trailThermal Park Vrbov is one of the best-known thermal baths in the Spiš region, on the southern edge of the village of Vrbov, about 6 km (as the crow flies) from...
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSpišský salaš below Spiš Castle: Spiš cooking since 196426 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.
Horse ridingKone vo Východnej: horse rides below the Tatras37 km from the trailKone vo Východnej (“Horses in Východná”) is a small family horse farm on the meadows above the village of Východná in upper Liptov, with a sweeping view of the High...