Spišské Vlachy, square – Slovinky, chapel
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About the trail
Route Spišské Vlachy, square – Slovinky, chapel. Has yellow marking (regional route №8887, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8887. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11 km with 606 m of ascent from Spišské Vlachy, square to Slovinky, chapel. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–470 m
- 3–8 kmClimb of 490 m to Biela skala (926 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 460 m to Slovinky, chapel
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Biela skala.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8 and 10.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Spišské Vlachy, square. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Strebernica Springkm 6.5 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 758 m
- Spring below Biela skala (north-west slope), 735 mkm 7.2 from the start · Not verified · 735 m
- Harmanka Gazebo, 842 m (2)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 842 m
- Vlajske Springkm 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 569 m
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