Ľubietová

Banská Bystrica District · Banská Bystrica Region · Slovakia
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Ľubietová is a village in the Banská Bystrica District of the Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, situated at 471 metres above sea level in the Slovak Central Mountains. The settlement lies in the upper part of the Ľubietová Valley, mostly on both sides of the Hutná stream. The geographic center of Slovakia, the Hrb mountain, is located nearby.

The first written mention of Ľubietová dates back to 1379, when it was granted royal town status. Thanks to rich copper and iron ore deposits, it quickly became a major medieval mining center. German miners settled here, and the town joined the Protestant "League of Seven Mining Towns."

Ľubietová is renowned for its minerals: libethenite was first discovered here in 1823 and named after the village's German name. Euchroite was also first described in Ľubietová, and other minerals such as azurite and malachite can be found. Large spoil heaps and abandoned adits remain, and the area features historical landmarks, including the Ľupča Castle.

Visitors can explore numerous hiking trails, such as "Branch to Korytnica – Hiadeľ", "Predajná – saddle under Hrb, shelter", "Lopej – saddle under Hrb, shelter", and "Hrochoť – Hrochoť Mill". The Pod Hrbom Shelter is available for hikers, and for wellness and relaxation, the Brusno Spa offers mineral springs and the Caracalla Spa. Ľubietová is an excellent base for discovering the region's natural and historical attractions.

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

All trails
Ľubietová – Saddle under Hrb, hutEasyOne-dayMarkedĽubietová Saddle under Hrb, hutElevation profile472–1 088 m8.6 kmascent 3 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreSlovenská Ľupča – Brusno, stationModerateOne-dayMarkedSlovenská Ľupča Brusno, stationElevation profile370–880 m16.7 kmascent 655 m≈ 5.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreBrusno – Starý MajerEasyOne-dayMarkedBrusno Starý MajerElevation profile410–738 m8.5 kmascent 10 m≈ 2 h walking3.2 km from the centreStrelníky – BukovinaEasyOne-dayMarkedStrelníky BukovinaElevation profile653–1 194 m6.6 kmascent 28 m≈ 1.5 h walking3.5 km from the centreBanská Bystrica, Podryba – Ponická LehôtkaModerateOne-dayMarkedBanská Bystrica, Podryba Ponická LehôtkaElevation profile350–663 m16.4 kmascent 428 m≈ 5 h walking4.4 km from the centreVeľká Chochuľa – BrusnoModerateOne-dayMarkedVeľká Chochuľa BrusnoElevation profile405–1 753 m14.4 kmascent 5 m≈ 3.5 h walking5.2 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

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Hájny grúňPeakHájny grúňĽubietováaltitude 1 208 m9.8 km from the centreHájny grúň is a forested 1208 m summit in the northern part of the Poľana mountains in Central Slovakia.PoľanaPeakPoľanaHriňováaltitude 1 458 m15 km from the centrePoľana is a 1457.8 m summit, the highest point of the mountain massif of the same name in central Slovakia.UrpínPeakUrpínBanská Bystricaaltitude 510 m16 km from the centreUrpín is a low but very prominent 510 m hill in central Slovakia, rising directly above the historic centre of Banská Bystrica on the left bank of the Hron river.Latiborská hoľaPeakLatiborská hoľaLiptovská Lúžnaaltitude 1 648 m20 km from the centreLatiborská hoľa is a broad, treeless summit 1648 m high on the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in the western part of the Ďumbier Tatras, Slovakia.ĎurkováPeakĎurkováaltitude 1 750 m22 km from the centreĎurková is a broad, treeless summit 1750 m high on the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in the western part of the Ďumbier Tatras, Slovakia.SkalkaPeakSkalkaDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 1 980 m23 km from the centreSkalka (Polish Skałka) is a 1980 m summit in the Low Tatras in Slovakia. It is the fifth-highest peak of the range and the second highest of those lying off the main...

What to visit

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Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno4.9 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...Ľupča CastleCastleĽupča CastleSlovenská Ľupča6.7 km from the centreĽupča Castle (Ľupčiansky hrad, Hrad Ľupča) rises above the village of Slovenská Ľupča in the Hron valley, about 10 km east of Banská Bystrica.Thurzo House — Central Slovak Museum, Banská BystricaMuseumThurzo House — Central Slovak Museum, Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica16 km from the centreThe Thurzo House (Thurzov dom) is one of the finest buildings on the main SNP Square in Banská Bystrica, with Renaissance sgraffito on its façade and an ornate attic...Bystrô waterfall on the Poľana volcanoWaterfallBystrô waterfall on the Poľana volcanoHriňová16 km from the centreThe Bystrý potok waterfall (Vodopád Bystrého potoka), known locally simply as Bystrô or Bystré, is one of the best-known waterfalls in central Slovakia.Bystrianska CaveNatureBystrianska CaveValaská20 km from the centreBystrianska Cave (Bystrianska jaskyňa) is the most important cave of the Horehronie valley on the southern side of the Low Tatras.Hole of the western Low Tatras: from Prašivá to ĎurkováMountain meadowHole of the western Low Tatras: from Prašivá to ĎurkováLiptovská Lúžnaaltitude 1 648 m20 km from the centreThe western part of the main ridge of the Low Tatras (Nízke Tatry) is almost 20 kilometres of continuous hole – grassy mountain pastures above the tree line.

Craft nearby

All craft places
ÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft schoolCraft shopsÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft schoolBanská Bystrica16 km from the centreÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...Urpiner brewery in Banská Bystrica: tour and beer from the tankCraft beer & breweriesUrpiner brewery in Banská Bystrica: tour and beer from the tankBanská Bystrica18 km from the centreBanská Bystrica is the centre of Central Slovakia and grew rich on copper mining in the 14th–16th centuries.Sliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaWater parks & thermal poolsSliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaSliač21 km from the centreSliač is a spa in the Zvolen Basin above the Hron valley, between Zvolen and Banská Bystrica. The spa quarter with its 46-hectare park lies on a slope above the former...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno4.9 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...Sliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaWater parks & thermal poolsSliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaSliač21 km from the centreSliač is a spa in the Zvolen Basin above the Hron valley, between Zvolen and Banská Bystrica. The spa quarter with its 46-hectare park lies on a slope above the former...Kováčová: thermal spa and Holidaypark aquapark near ZvolenWater parks & thermal poolsKováčová: thermal spa and Holidaypark aquapark near ZvolenKováčová25 km from the centreKováčová is a spa village on the south-western edge of the Zvolen Basin, 4 km west of Zvolen at the foot of the Kremnica Mountains; the village centre lies at 303 m.

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

1 088 mMountain shelterHut under HrbSlovak Central Mountains · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailStaffed
481 mSpringSpring below Skalka (north-east slope), 481 mSlovak Central Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
707 mSpringHolíkov majer WellSlovak Central Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedMarked as drinkable
568 mSpringTrosky SpringSlovak Ore Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailFlows all yearMarked as drinkable
544 mSpringSpring flowing from a treeSlovak Ore Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
798 mSpringSpring on ÚslníSlovak Central Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedMarked as drinkable

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

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.

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