Liptovský Ján
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Liptovský Ján is a village in the Liptovský Mikuláš District, Žilina region, Slovakia. It lies at an elevation of 635 metres in the Liptov region, at the foot of the Low Tatras mountains. Several streams, including Štiavnica, Biela, Bystrá, Ludárov potok, and Stanišovský potok, flow through the village, creating a picturesque natural setting. The location provides access to mountain trails and natural attractions of the area.
The first written mention of Liptovský Ján dates back to 1327. Over the centuries, the village belonged to various administrative units, including Liptó County in the Kingdom of Hungary, and from 1918, to Czechoslovakia. The village’s name has changed several times, with the current form established in 1960.
Liptovský Ján is known for its numerous mineral and thermal springs, the most popular being the Teplica (Kaďa) spring. The waters are used for drinking and bathing, and thermal pools are open to the public. The village is also famous for its architectural heritage, including the Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist and a group of Renaissance manor houses and estates.
Visitors can relax at the TERMAL raj thermal swimming pool in Liptovský Ján or visit the Tatralandia aquapark. There are many hiking trails, such as the Tatranská magistrála: Na Tokarinách – Podbanské, and peaks like Baranec, Chopok, and Ďumbier. Notable sights include the Demänovská Cave of Liberty, the Museum of the Liptov Village in Pribylina, and the Vajskovský Waterfall. Those interested in local traditions can visit the Liptovar Brewery in Liptovský Mikuláš or the Koliba Strachanovka in the Jánska Valley. Mountain huts such as Chata Červenec, Kamenná chata pod Chopkom, and Žiarska chata are available for overnight stays.
Getting there from Ukraine
From Uzhhorod to Brezno ≈274 km, ≈3 h 50 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov and Poprad to the exit near Liptovský Hrádok → I/18 and I/72 over the Čertovica Pass to Brezno. To Banská Bystrica ≈322 km, ≈4 h 30 min: D1 to Ružomberok, then I/59 via Donovaly. From Lviv: to Brezno via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈498 km (≈7 h 45 min) or through Poland ≈554 km (≈7 h 05 min); to Banská Bystrica through Poland (Kraków – Chyżne – Trstená – Dolný Kubín – Ružomberok) ≈535 km, ≈7 h 15 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia
Trails nearby
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ModerateOne-dayMarkedLiptovský Ján, hotel Ďumbier Liptovský HrádokElevation profile633–1 298 m11.9 kmascent 642 m≈ 4.5 h walking1.4 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedLiptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier Sedlo pod KúpeľomElevation profile663–1 236 m5.8 kmascent 127 m≈ 1.5 h walking1.8 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedChata gen. M. R. Štefánika Liptovský Ján, Hotel ĎumbierElevation profile665–1 729 m15.6 kmascent 7 m≈ 4 h walking1.8 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedZávažná Poruba PoludnicaElevation profile649–1 549 m5.4 kmascent 900 m≈ 3 h walking2.4 km from the centre
HardMulti-dayMarkedIľanovo ChopokElevation profile652–2 003 m26.7 kmascent 2 715 m≈ 12 h walking4.4 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedÚstie Stanišovskej doliny BrtkovicaElevation profile728–1 113 m3.3 kmascent 48 m≈ 60 min walking4.6 km from the centrePeaks nearby
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PeakĎumbierDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 046 m13 km from the centreĎumbier (Polish Dziumbier, Hungarian Gyömbér) is the highest peak of the Low Tatras at 2,046 m (2,043 m on older maps).
PeakChopokDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 024 m13 km from the centreChopok (2,024 m) is a summit in the central Low Tatras in Slovakia and the third-highest peak of the range after its neighbours Ďumbier (2,046 m) and Štiavnica (2,025 m).
PeakDerešeDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 004 m14 km from the centreDereše (Polish Deresze, Hungarian Deres) is a 2004 m summit on the main ridge of the Slovak Low Tatras.
PeakBaranecKonskáaltitude 2 185 m14 km from the centre1 trail to the topBaranec (Polish: Baraniec) is a 2,185 m peak in the Slovak part of the Western Tatras, the third highest in the range after Bystrá and Jakubina.
PeakPoľana (Low Tatras)Laziskoaltitude 1 890 m15 km from the centrePoľana is a 1,890 m summit on the main ridge of the Low Tatras in Slovakia. It should not be confused with the extinct Poľana volcano (1,458 m) in central Slovakia.
PeakBaníkovZuberecaltitude 2 178 m17 km from the centre1 trail to the topBaníkov (Polish: Banówka) is a 2,178 m peak in the Western Tatras — the highest point on the main ridge of the range and the fourth-highest summit of the Western...What to visit
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Water parks & thermal poolsTERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánLiptovský Ján1.3 km from the centreLiptovský Ján: thermal water at the entrance to Jánska dolina Liptovský Ján is an old village in southern Liptov, about 10 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, at the entrance...
MuseumEthnographic and Shepherding Museum, Liptovský HrádokLiptovský Hrádok3.3 km from the centreThe Ethnographic and Shepherding Museum in Liptovský Hrádok (Národopisné a ovčiarske múzeum Liptovský Hrádok) is a branch of the Liptov Museum in Ružomberok devoted to...
NatureDemänovská Ice CaveDemänovská Dolina8 km from the centreThe ‘dragon’ cave of the Demänová valley The Demänovská Ice Cave (Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa) is the northern part of the famous Demänová cave system in the Low Tatras,...
LakeVrbické pleso in the Demänovská valleyDemänovská Dolina12 km from the centreVrbické pleso is the largest natural lake in the Low Tatras. It lies at 1,113 m in the upper western part of the Demänovská dolina, on the right-hand slope of the side...
Mountain meadowHole of the Low Tatras between Chopok and ChabenecLaziskoaltitude 1 890 m15 km from the centreThe highest section of the grassy main ridge of the Low Tatras (Nízke Tatry) runs west from Chopok (2,024 m), reached by cable cars from the Jasná resort, over Dereše ...
WaterfallVajskovský vodopád (Vajskovský Waterfall)Demänovská Dolina16 km from the centreVajskovský vodopád is a cascading waterfall in the upper part of the Vajskovská dolina on the southern side of the Low Tatras, within the Low Tatras National Park ...Craft nearby
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineKoliba Strachanovka, Jánska valleyLiptovský Ján1.7 km from the centreKoliba Strachanovka (Jánska koliba) is a large wooden koliba at the entrance to the Jánska valley in the village of Liptovský Ján, which locals consider one of the...
Craft beer & breweriesLiptovar brewery, Liptovský Mikuláš: craft beer and brewpubLiptovský Mikuláš5.7 km from the centreLiptovský Mikuláš is the main town of the Liptov region, a short drive from the Low and Western Tatras, the Demänovská Valley and the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark TatralandiaLiptovský Mikuláš10 km from the centreAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSalaš Dechtáre above Liptovská MaraGalovany13 km from the centreSalaš Dechtáre is a wooden koliba above the Liptovská Mara reservoir that is described as one of Slovakia’s first commercial salaš restaurants.
Eco farmsFarma Východná — organic farm below the TatrasVýchodná16 km from the centreFarma Východná is the highest-lying organic farm in Liptov, at 930 m in the village of Východná right below the Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsBešeňová Water ParkBešeňová18 km from the centreBešeňová — the "thermal heart of Liptov" Bešeňová Water Park (Vodný park Bešeňová) lies on the edge of the village of the same name in the western part of the Liptov...Spas and thermal pools nearby
Water parks & thermal poolsTERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánLiptovský Ján1.3 km from the centreLiptovský Ján: thermal water at the entrance to Jánska dolina Liptovský Ján is an old village in southern Liptov, about 10 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, at the entrance...Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark TatralandiaLiptovský Mikuláš10 km from the centreAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.Water parks & thermal poolsBešeňová Water ParkBešeňová18 km from the centreBešeňová — the "thermal heart of Liptov" Bešeňová Water Park (Vodný park Bešeňová) lies on the edge of the village of the same name in the western part of the Liptov...Huts, shelters and springs nearby
Getting there from Ukraine
Border crossings
- Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
- Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
- Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
- Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7
By car
From Uzhhorod to Brezno ≈274 km, ≈3 h 50 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov and Poprad to the exit near Liptovský Hrádok → I/18 and I/72 over the Čertovica Pass to Brezno. To Banská Bystrica ≈322 km, ≈4 h 30 min: D1 to Ružomberok, then I/59 via Donovaly. From Lviv: to Brezno via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈498 km (≈7 h 45 min) or through Poland ≈554 km (≈7 h 05 min); to Banská Bystrica through Poland (Kraków – Chyżne – Trstená – Dolný Kubín – Ružomberok) ≈535 km, ≈7 h 15 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).
Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.
