Vyšný Slavkov – Boldigáň
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vyšný Slavkov – Boldigáň. Has blue marking (regional route №2859, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2859. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.5 km with 384 m of ascent from Vyšný Slavkov to Boldigáň. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–630 m
- 2–3.5 kmClimb of 290 m to Veľká skala (931 m)
- 3.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–950 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Veľká skala.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vyšný Slavkov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Homôľkakm 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 576 m
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