Smižany – Kláštorisko, hut
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Smižany – Kláštorisko, hut. Has blue marking (regional route №2829, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2829. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.8 km with 377 m of ascent from Smižany to Kláštorisko, hut. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–530 m
- 5.5–7 kmClimb of 270 m to Čertova sihoť (822 m)
- 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–830 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 9.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Smižany. 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ľudmankakm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 511 m
- Prameň sv. Bruna Springkm 8.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 760 m
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Trails nearby
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ModerateTwo-dayMarkedSmižany Levoča, near Košická GateElevation profile451–660 m19.6 kmascent 406 m≈ 5.5 h walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedKyseľ, mouth Kláštorská roklina, mouthElevation profile538–801 m2.7 kmascent 234 m≈ 1 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
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Craft beer & breweriesMinipivovar TATRAS, Poprad19 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.
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