Spišské Podhradie, square – Oľšavica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Spišské Podhradie, square – Oľšavica. Has green marking (regional route №5760, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5760. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.9 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.9 km with 234 m of ascent and 588 m of descent from Spišské Podhradie, square to Oľšavica. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–850 m
- 5–8 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 550 m)
- 8–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–560 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3 and 15. There are no springs between km 3 and 15 — carry at least 2 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: Spišské Podhradie, 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3 and 15. There are no springs between km 3 and 15 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Pozavankm 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 798 m
- Drinking water below Jedlinkakm 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 777 m
- Rumpálová Well, 435 mkm 15.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 435 m
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