Lubochnianska Valley Raková – Kľak
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Lubochnianska Valley Raková – Kľak. Has green marking (national route №5629, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 5629. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.5 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.5 km with 0 m of ascent and 829 m of descent from Kľak to Lubochnianska Valley Raková. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmDescent of 780 m to Lubochnianska Valley Raková
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 340 m (≈34%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Kľak. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Kľacký potok Springkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
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