Spišská Nová Ves, square – Meadow below Muráň
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About the trail
Route Spišská Nová Ves, square – Meadow below Muráň. Has green marking (regional route №5729, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5729. Marking is green, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Ore Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.7 km with 654 m of ascent from Spišská Nová Ves, square to Meadow below Muráň. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–480 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 642 m)
- 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–650 m
- 8–14 kmClimb of 450 m (up to 1,005 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Spišská Nová Ves, square. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Modrý vrchkm 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 463 m
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