Liptovská Lúžna, penz. Baltazár — Sedlo Pod Skalkou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Liptovská Lúžna, penz. Baltazár – Sedlo Pod Skalkou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8608, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8608. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.7 km with 719 m of ascent from Liptovská Lúžna, penz. Baltazár to Sedlo Pod Skalkou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 710 m (up to 1,491 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 300 m (≈30%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Liptovská Lúžna, penz. Baltazár. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Štítova (south slope), 1 004 mkm 1.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 004 m
- Štítová Springkm 2.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 204 m
- Brezový potok Springkm 3.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m
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