Smižany – Levoča, near Košická Gate
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Smižany – Levoča, near Košická Gate. Has blue marking (regional route №2837, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2837. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 19.6 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.6 km with 406 m of ascent from Smižany to Levoča, near Košická Gate. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–570 m
- 10–11 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 605 m)
- 11–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–650 m, past Šibeník
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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