Tatarkov Kríž – Gelnica, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tatarkov Kríž – Gelnica, station. Has yellow marking (regional route №8727, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8727. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.9 km with 10 m of ascent and 518 m of descent from Tatarkov Kríž to Gelnica, station. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–870 m
- 4–5.5 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 375 m)
- 5.5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–380 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2, 4 and 6.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Tatarkov Kríž. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2, 4 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mihalikov Spring "Kozariky"km 0.6 from the start · Not verified · 857 m
- Kráľovský buk Springkm 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 845 m
- Spring below Vangortkm 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 777 m
- Katovica Springkm 3.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 603 m
- Spring below Kňazský vrch (south slope)km 5.7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 395 m
- Spring below Cenderlingkm 6.5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 363 m
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Crafts & workshopsÚĽUV Craft Centre Košice: craft workshops and folk-art shopBaška32 km from the trailÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...
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