Stará Ľubovňa – Orlovská Magura
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Stará Ľubovňa – Orlovská Magura. Has green marking (regional route №5705, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5705. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.4 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetsky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.4 km with 221 m of ascent and 526 m of descent from Orlovská Magura to Stará Ľubovňa. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 678 m)
- 2–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–760 m
- 11–13 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 530 m)
- 13–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–530 m
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — 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: Orlovská Magura. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Nemecký vrch (south-west slope), 590 mkm 12 from the start · Not verified · 590 m
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Cheese dairies & pasturesFarma Kamenica — Family Sheep Farm and Cheese Dairy in ŠarišKamenica13 km from the trailKamenica is a village in northern Šariš, in the valley of the Kameničanka stream, at about 483 m above sea level.
Craft producersNestville Distillery, Hniezdne — Home of the First Slovak WhiskyHniezdne15 km from the trailThis tradition is the basis for BGV, a company founded in 2001, which built the Nestville Distillery here.
Water parks & thermal poolsKrynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersKrynica-Zdrój15 km from the trailKrynica-Zdrój grew up around its mineral springs, and the best way to feel the spa is to walk round its pump rooms and taste the local waters.