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Stará Ľubovňa, station – Jarabina

Start: Jarabina
Range: Sądecki Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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12.4 kmLength
337 mAscent
396 mDescent
837 mMax. altitude
522 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Stará Ľubovňa, station – Jarabina. Has blue marking (regional route №2806, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2806. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 12.4 km. Location: mountain range – Sandecka Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.4 km with 337 m of ascent from Stará Ľubovňa, station to Jarabina. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 12.4 km ÷ 4 = 3.1 h + 337 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 h, about 3.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–690 m
  2. 3–5 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 830 m)
  3. 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–830 m
  4. 7–9 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 645 m)
  5. 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–650 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Stará Ľubovňa, station. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Tree mossin seasonIn season nowTree mossPseudevernia furfuraceaA gray bushy lichen that hangs from the branches of spruce trees in the Carpathian forests. It is neither a moss nor a parasite: it does not dry out the trees.
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Norway spruceNorway sprucePicea abiesNorway spruce is the main coniferous tree of the Carpathians: a dark sharp crown, prickly needles, and long cones that hang downwards. It grows up to the forest boundary.
Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Craft nearby

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