Zbojnícka lúka – Oľšavica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Zbojnícka lúka – Oľšavica. Has red marking (national route №0920, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0920. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 20.1 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.1 km with 640 m of ascent from Zbojnícka lúka to Oľšavica. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 922 m)
- 2–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–970 m
- 13–18 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 574 m)
- 18–20 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 848 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — 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: Zbojnícka lúka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Levočského potoka Springkm 10.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 906 m
- Spring below Zimná hôrkakm 13.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 861 m
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All craft places
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Water parks & thermal poolsThermal Park Vrbov24 km from the trailThermal Park Vrbov is one of the best-known thermal baths in the Spiš region, on the southern edge of the village of Vrbov, about 6 km (as the crow flies) from...
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Craft producersNestville Distillery, Hniezdne — Home of the First Slovak Whisky26 km from the trailThis tradition is the basis for BGV, a company founded in 2001, which built the Nestville Distillery here.
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