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Lúčky, municipal office – Liptovský hrad

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6.4 kmLength
519 mAscent
99 mDescent
999 mMax. altitude
578 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Lúčky, municipal office – Liptovský hrad. Has blue marking (regional route №2701, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2701. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.4 km. Location: mountain range — Chočské hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 6.4 km with 519 m of ascent from Lúčky, municipal office to Liptovský hrad. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 691 m)
  2. 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–700 m
  3. 4–6.5 kmClimb of 350 m to Liptov Castle

Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 210 m (≈22%), near Liptov Castle.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4 and 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Markuška Shelter (km 0.5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Lúčky, municipal office. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4 and 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Markuška Shelter (km 0.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Markuška Shelterkm 0.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Standing · 619 m
  2. Spring below Dielec (south-west slope), 600 mkm 2.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 600 m
  3. Spring below Dielec (south slope), 641 mkm 3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 641 m
  4. Tri studničky, 627 mkm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 627 m
  5. Spring below Nad Stanislavovou (south slope), 636 mkm 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 636 m
  6. Spring below Nad Stanislavovou (east slope)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 728 m
  7. Spring below Nad Stanislavovou (north-east slope), 794 mkm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 794 m

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