Dolná lehota – Vajskovský vodopád
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Dolná lehota – Vajskovský vodopád. Has green marking (regional route №5427, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5427. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.5 km with 796 m of ascent from Dolná lehota to Vajskovský vodopád. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–790 m
- 8–14 kmClimb of 500 m to Vajskovský vodopád
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 140 m (≈14%), near Vajskovský vodopád.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Dolná lehota. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Žiar (east slope)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 505 m
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