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| 1. Donovaly - Izbica (Matiáš) – direction of Šachtička | |
| length of marked trail | 9.7 km |
| overall elevation gain | 250/270 m |
| difficulty | intermediate |
| The trail starts by the hiking information map in Donovaly and climbs up a well-groomed skiing trail to the hamlet of Polianka where there is a crossroads of skiing trails. The green trail continues gently up through beautiful forest. It then exits the forest onto a meadow from where there are wonderful views. The trail then gradually drops and climbs until it comes to Žliabkar (by Matiáš). Here you can take a look at how the old Špaňodolinský waterway looked and take a break at the rest station. From Žliabkar we continue on for another 3.4 km in the direction of Šachtička. The most demanding climb is at the beginning of the trail. | |
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| 2. Polianka circuit | |
| length of marked trail | 2.8 km |
| overall elevation gain | 60/80 m |
| difficulty | easy |
| The trail starts by the ski trail crossroad in the hamlet of Polianka. Because it is a circuit the trail can be skied in both directions. It is not a difficult trail and can happily be skied by beginner cross-country skiers. | |
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| 3. Močiare circuit | |
| length of marked trail | 5.9 km |
| overall elevation gain | 180/200 m |
| difficulty | easy |
| The trail starts at the crossroads of three skiing trails. Because it is a circuit the trail can be skied in both directions. Part of the trail uses the green skiing trail Donovaly - Šachtička. It traverses beautiful countryside through forest and meadows from where there are wonderful views. It is also suitable for less skilled skiers who should however allow themselves more time to complete it. | |
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