Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier — Sedlo pod Kúpeľom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier – Sedlo pod Kúpeľom. Has green marking (regional route №5614, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5614. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.8 km with 127 m of ascent and 606 m of descent from Sedlo pod Kúpeľom to Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,150–1,230 m
- 0.5–2.5 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 1,055 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,040–1,090 m, past Okrúhla, Javorovica
- 4–6 kmDescent of 380 m to Liptovský Ján, Hotel Ďumbier
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 260 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo pod Kúpeľom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kúpeľ (south slope), 1 053 mkm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 053 m
- Spring below Kúpeľ (north-west slope), 1 228 mkm 0.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 228 m
- Spring below Okrúhla (south-west slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 038 m
- Spring below Okrúhla (east slope), 1 060 mkm 3.5 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 060 m
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