Tatranská magistrála (Tatra Highway)
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tatranská magistrála (Tatra Highway). Has red marking (national route №0906, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0906. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.2 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.2 km with 1,744 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–790 m
- 6–10 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 1,183 m)
- 10–13 kmDescent of 300 m to Ždiar — Goral village below the Belianske Tatras
- 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–930 m
- 15–21 kmClimb of 840 m to Hlúpy (2,061 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a climb of 370 m (≈37%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 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
This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Plošové Turnekm 15.4 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 947 m
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