Donovaly - Špania Dolina below Jelenská Rock

Logo Donovaly - Špania Dolina below Jelenská Rock
Logo Donovaly - Špania Dolina below Jelenská Rock
Tour data
16.58km
703 - 1,095m
Distance
301hm
599hm
Ascent
02:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

A cycle route from Donovaly to Špania Dolina, partially following the route of the defunct Špania Dolina mining water supply system

Difficulty
medium
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Experience

Best season
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Highest point
1,095 m
Endpoint

Špania Dolina

Height profile
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Additional information

The route starts in the centre of the village of Donovaly, from where it continues above Záhradiště ski slopes along a comfortable asphalt road to the settlement of Polianka. Go through Polianka and then start ascending the forest road following the blue cycle signs into the forest. Continue along the forest road to the Pri javore turn-off, across the fields past Hrubý vrch (1132 m above sea level), then across the fields with beautiful views, past the former shepherd´s farm Na kráme to the next Krčahy-Kováčka signpost. Continue along the blue cycle route to the Izbica turnoff.

There turn to the green cycle route and continue past Jelenská Rock where you will have views of the ridge of Great Fatra - Krížna and Ostredok and part of the Kremnica Hills.

At Dolný Šturec Saddle continue along the green cycle route to Špania Dolina. You will enter the village from the north. On the left hand side you can go to the most significant slag heap Maximilián (remnant of ore mining in this area). From the slag heap there are wonderful views of the whole village and the surrounding area.

In the centre, there is Klopačka Restaurant and the famous Mining Astronomical Clock.

From Špania Dolina you can return to Donovaly along the same route, or continue along the yellow signs to the Šachtičky Recreation Centre and further to Banská Bystrica.


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Cultural/Historical
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