Ľubochňa, village — Krpeľany, via Ľubochnianske Saddle
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About the trail
Route Ľubochňa, village – Ľubochnianske Saddle – Krpeľany. Has green marking (regional route №5607, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5607. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.1 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.1 km with 320 m of ascent from Ľubochňa, village to Krpeľany. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–490 m
- 2.5–4 kmClimb of 260 m to Ľubochnianske Pass
- 4–6.5 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 435 m)
- 6.5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–440 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 220 m (≈22%), near Ľubochnianske Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 6.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ľubochňa, village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mária Spring, 494 mkm 0.6 from the start · Not verified · 494 m
- Spring below Vysoký vrch (south slope), 472 mkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 472 m
- Spring below Na Skalke (east slope)km 2.7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 499 m
- Spring below Na Skalke (north-west slope), 634 mkm 3.1 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 634 m
- Spring below Na Skalke (north-west slope), 706 mkm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 706 m
- Spring below Sokol Pass (south slope), 463 mkm 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 463 m
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