Rajecké Teplice, Hotel Fatra — Lietava Castle, via Lietavská Svinná
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About the trail
Route Rajecké Teplice, Hotel Fatra – Lietavská Svinná – Lietava Castle. Has green marking (regional route №5657, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5657. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.3 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.3 km with 561 m of ascent from Rajecké Teplice, Hotel Fatra to Lietava Castle. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 524 m)
- 1–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–530 m
- 3–4.5 kmClimb of 230 m to Skalky (780 m)
- 4.5–7.5 kmDescent of 140 m to Lietava Castle
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 250 m (≈24%), near Skalky.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4.5 and 5.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Skalky (km 4.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Rajecké Teplice, Hotel Fatra. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4.5 and 5.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Skalky (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Dielykm 0 from the start · Not verified · 418 m
- Skalky Springkm 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 750 m
- Hut below Skalkykm 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 750 m
- Spring below Skalky (north-west slope)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 492 m
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