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Poprad – Zámčisko

Start: Poprad
Range: Low Tatras
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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9.7 kmLength
351 mAscent
104 mDescent
921 mMax. altitude
628 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 Poprad – Zámčisko. Has green marking (regional route №5730, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5730. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.7 km with 351 m of ascent from Poprad to Zámčisko. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

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: 9.7 km ÷ 4 = 2.4 h + 351 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 h, about 3 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. 0–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–700 m
  2. 5.5–8 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 785 m)
  3. 8–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–790 m
  4. 8.5–9.5 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 911 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 8.5–9.5, a climb of 150 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Poprad. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Tap under Grigerová Gardenkm 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 633 m

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Wildlife along the route

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European moleEuropean moleTalpa europaeaA subterranean hunter of earthworms, indicated by mounds of soil — molehills. It does not hibernate and digs tunnels all year round.
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.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
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.

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

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Craft nearby

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