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Ľubochňa – Tvarožný grúň

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14.7 kmLength
1 092 mAscent
307 mDescent
1 319 mMax. altitude
439 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Ľubochňa – Tvarožný grúň. Has blue marking (regional route №2704, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2704. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.7 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.7 km with 1,092 m of ascent from Ľubochňa to Tvarožný grúň. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 560 m to Hubovský štál Hut
  2. 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,020 m
  3. 7–11 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 1,183 m)
  4. 11–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,140–1,190 m
  5. 11–12 kmClimb of 140 m to Magura (1,309 m)
  6. 12–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,320 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 14.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hubovský štál Hut (km 6).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Ľubochňa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 14.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hubovský štál Hut (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Vysoký vrch (south-east slope), 499 mkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 499 m
  2. Spring below Vysoký vrch (south-east slope), 582 mkm 2.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 582 m
  3. Brestovákm 4.4 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 765 m
  4. Vrátočná Springkm 4.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 889 m
  5. Spring below Kútnikov kopec (south-east slope)km 5.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 960 m
  6. Hubovský štál Hutkm 6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 941 m
  7. Spring below Kýčera (west slope), 906 mkm 7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 906 m
  8. Spring below Červený grúň (north-east slope), 1 033 mkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m

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