Ľutina – Behind the Castle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ľutina – Behind the Castle. Has yellow marking (regional route №8708, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8708. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.7 km. Location: mountain range — Nizki Beskyd, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.7 km with 323 m of ascent from Ľutina to Behind the Castle. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–480 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 668 m)
- 2–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–730 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 2.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ľutina. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 2.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Havranka (south-east slope), 520 mkm 1.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 520 m
- Spring below Havranka (east slope)km 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 625 m
- Švabľovka Springkm 2.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 646 m
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