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Ludrová – Junction above Ďurková Saddle

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22.8 kmLength
877 mAscent
2 034 mDescent
1 750 mMax. altitude
587 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Ludrová – Junction above Ďurková Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5609a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5609a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 22.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.8 km with 877 m of ascent and 2,034 m of descent from Ludrová to Junction above Ďurková Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmDescent of 800 m (down to 941 m)
  2. 6–8 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 1,067 m)
  3. 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,070 m
  4. 9–14 kmClimb of 620 m to Salatín (1,630 m)
  5. 14–23 kmDescent of 1,020 m to Junction above Ďurková Saddle

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 380 m (≈38%), near Salatín.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18 and 22.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Bohúňov (km 18).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Ludrová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18 and 22.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Bohúňov (km 18).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Ďurková (north-east slope)km 0.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 639 m
  2. Spring below Mestská hora (south slope), 1 398 mkm 1 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 398 m
  3. Jama Pass, 1 364 mkm 1.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 364 m
  4. Spring below Mestská hora (south-west slope), 1 149 mkm 3.7 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 149 m
  5. Spring below Javorina Pass (south slope), 1 084 mkm 4.2 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 084 m
  6. Spring below Javorina Pass (south slope), 1 114 mkm 4.6 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 114 m
  7. Mária Spring, 1 001 mkm 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 001 m
  8. Tap under Klinčekkm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 967 m

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