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Chata gen. M. R. Štefánika — Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier

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15.6 kmLength
7 mAscent
1 069 mDescent
1 729 mMax. altitude
665 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Chata gen. M. R. Štefánika – Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier. Has blue marking (regional route №2626, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2626. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.6 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.6 km with 7 m of ascent and 1,069 m of descent from Chata gen. M. R. Štefánika to Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–16 kmDescent of 1,050 m to Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 190 m (≈19%), near Ďumbierske Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 8, 11, 13 and 15.

Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0), Brenkus Hut (km 3), Hut below Škopovo (km 10).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Chata gen. M. R. Štefánika. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 8, 11, 13 and 15.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0), Brenkus Hut (km 3), Hut below Škopovo (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Kozie chrbtykm 0 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 714 m
  2. M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 0 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m
  3. Štiavnica Spring, 1 607 mkm 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 607 m
  4. Brenkus Hutkm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 339 m
  5. Spring below Panská hoľa (north-west slope), 1 336 mkm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 336 m
  6. Spring below Lazný vŕšok (east slope)km 7.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 975 m
  7. Hut below Škopovokm 10.3 from the start · Not verified · 807 m
  8. Vyvieračka Spring, 777 mkm 11.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 777 m

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