Liptovská Osada – Malý Zvolen
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Liptovská Osada – Malý Zvolen. Has green marking (regional route №5623, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5623. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.3 km. Location: mountain range — Veľká Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.3 km with 774 m of ascent from Liptovská Osada to Malý Zvolen. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–670 m
- 3.5–8.5 kmClimb of 690 m to Malý Zvolen (1,372 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Malý Zvolen.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 7 and 8.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Liptovská Osada. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 7 and 8.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- u Laja Wellkm 0 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 609 m
- Spring below Magura (north-east slope), 669 mkm 0.9 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 669 m
- Spring below Na Jamáchkm 1.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 645 m
- Spring below Fochtová (east slope)km 2.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 736 m
- Spring below Na Kopiskách (north-east slope), 675 mkm 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 675 m
- Spring below Fochtová (south-east slope), 747 mkm 4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 747 m
- Captured spring below Na Kopiskáchkm 6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 069 m
- Spring below Malý Zvolen (east slope)km 6.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 225 m
- Spring below Končitá (south-east slope), 1 119 mkm 7.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 119 m
- Veľká Bzdová Springkm 8.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 268 m
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