Partizánska Ľupča – Predná Magura
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Partizánska Ľupča – Predná Magura. Has yellow marking (regional route №8629, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8629. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.7 km with 601 m of ascent from Partizánska Ľupča to Predná Magura. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–630 m
- 2.5–6.5 kmClimb of 530 m to Predná Magura (1,171 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 4.5 and 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: Partizánska Ľupča. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 4.5 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Skalka (east slope), 590 mkm 1.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 590 m
- Spring below Skalka (south-east slope), 613 mkm 2.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 613 m
- Spring below Rumanec (north-east slope)km 3.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 744 m
- Spring below Rumanec (east slope), 757 mkm 3.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 757 m
- Well below Rumaneckm 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 891 m
- Spring below Predná Magurakm 5.9 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 958 m
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