Biela Lupča – Sedlo pod Malým Salatínom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Biela Lupča – Sedlo pod Malým Salatínom. Has blue marking (regional route №2702, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2702. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12 km with 95 m of ascent and 931 m of descent from Biela Lupča to Sedlo pod Malým Salatínom. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 810 m (down to 623 m)
- 7–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Malý Salatín.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 7, 10 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 1 038 m (km 4).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Biela Lupča. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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, 6, 7, 10 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 1 038 m (km 4).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Chopec (south-west slope), 1 170 mkm 1.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 170 m
- Captured spring under Sliačska Magurakm 2.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 126 m
- Poľovnícka chata Hut, 1 038 mkm 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 038 m
- Vyšnosliačanský potok Springkm 6.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 750 m
- Spring below Homôľka (north-west slope), 606 mkm 6.7 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 606 m
- Perová Springkm 7.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 649 m
- Mineral spring Sliačanská minerálka Teplicakm 9.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 587 m
- Spring below Skalka (east slope), 590 mkm 10.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 590 m
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All craft places
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