Lučenec – Lentvora
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lučenec – Lentvora. Has blue marking (regional route №2633, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2633. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 26.3 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26.3 km with 793 m of ascent from Lučenec to Lentvora. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–270 m, past Lapoš
- 12–14 kmClimb of 100 m (up to 326 m)
- 14–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–390 m
- 20–23 kmClimb of 320 m to Lysec (717 m)
- 23–26 kmDescent of 150 m to Lentvora
Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Lysec.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 1 and 26 — carry at least 4 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lučenec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 1 and 26 — carry at least 4 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water (Lučenec)km 1.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Has water · 194 m
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EasyOne-dayMarkedPolichno Lentvorský mlynElevation profile462–630 m6.9 kmascent 185 m≈ 2 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
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Water parks & thermal poolsSliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaSliač48 km from the trailSliač 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...