Ľupčianska dolina, Tajch — Sedlo Latiborskej hole
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ľupčianska dolina, Tajch – Sedlo Latiborskej hole. Has blue marking (regional route №2706, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2706. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.9 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.9 km with 761 m of ascent from Ľupčianska dolina, Tajch to Sedlo Latiborskej hole. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 740 m (up to 1,554 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 3, 4, 5.5 and 7.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 816 m (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Ľupčianska dolina, Tajch. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 3, 4, 5.5 and 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 816 m (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Poľovnícka chata Hut, 816 mkm 0 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 816 m
- Spring below Hlinisko (south-east slope)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 881 m
- Tap under Klinčekkm 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
- Mária Spring, 1 001 mkm 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 001 m
- Spring below Javorina Pass (south slope), 1 147 mkm 4.2 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 147 m
- Spring below Latiborská (east slope), 1 112 mkm 4.7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 112 m
- Spring below Zámostská hoľa (north-west slope), 1 279 mkm 5.5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 279 m
- Spring below Zámostská hoľa (north-west slope), 1 242 mkm 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 242 m
- Spring below Latiborská (south slope)km 6.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Spring below Latiborská hoľa (north-east slope)km 7.5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 395 m
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