Spišská Nová Ves, square — Spišská Nová Ves, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Spišská Nová Ves, square – Spišská Nová Ves, station. Has yellow marking (regional route №8738, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8738. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.8 km with 485 m of ascent from Spišská Nová Ves, square to Spišská Nová Ves, station. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–570 m
- 4–9 kmClimb of 330 m to Medvedia hlava (905 m)
- 9–13 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 534 m)
- 13–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–540 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 110 m (≈11%), near Medvedia hlava.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Spišská Nová Ves, square.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 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 18 — carry at least 3 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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