Spišské Bystré – Kráľova hoľa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Spišské Bystré – Kráľova hoľa. Has blue marking (regional route №2833, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2833. 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 — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.6 km with 1,342 m of ascent from Spišské Bystré to Kráľova hoľa. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–920 m
- 9–15 kmClimb of 580 m to Smrečinské sedlo Pass
- 15–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,440–1,560 m, past Tri kopce
- 18–20 kmClimb of 370 m to Kráľova hoľa — mountain meadows of the Low Tatras
Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Kráľova hoľa — mountain meadows of the Low Tatras.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Spišské Bystré. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 10 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Čierny vrch (north-west slope)km 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 022 m
- Spring below Úplaz (north-east slope), 1 386 mkm 13.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 386 m
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