Ružomberok District

Žilina region · Slovakia okres Ružomberok
Ružomberok District — photo 1 Ružomberok District — photo 2 Ružomberok District — photo 3 Ružomberok District — photo 4 Ružomberok District — photo 5 5

Photos: Liptovské Revúce (Pe3kZA, CC BY-SA 4.0); Ružomberok (Mineralysk, CC0); Lúčky (The original uploader was Kristo at Slovak Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0); Liptovská Lúžna (Daniel Baránek, CC BY-SA 3.0); Stankovany (Ľuboš Repta, CC BY-SA 4.0)

Ružomberok District is an administrative district in the Žilina region of Slovakia, located in the historical area of Liptov. Its administrative centre is the town of Ružomberok. The district was first established in 1918 and reached its current form in the mid-20th century, comprising 24 villages and the town of Ružomberok.

The district lies in the foothills between the ridges of the Greater Fatra, Choč Mountains, and Low Tatras, in the valleys of the Revúca and Váh rivers. The Lubeľa Hills are also found here. Ružomberok District is known for its scenic mountain landscapes and natural landmarks, as well as its diverse ethnic composition.

The site features the most objects in Ružomberok, Liptovské Revúce, Liptovská Osada, Liptovská Lúžna, and Ľubochňa. There are over 50 trails, including the Veľkofatranská magistrála and the route from Lúčanský waterfall to Veľký Choč. Notable sights include Vlkolínec, Brankovský waterfall, and Ploská and Borišov. Visitors can also explore the URSUS brewery, Krajinka sheepfold, Bešeňová water park, and Lúčky spa. Mountain huts include Smrekovica and Limba under Rakytov.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 min). The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data.

What's nearby

Towns and villages

RužomberokRužomberok14 trails, 1 peak, 1 sightLiptovské RevúceLiptovské Revúce12 trails, 3 peaks, 2 sightsLiptovská LúžnaLiptovská Lúžna8 trails, 1 peak, 1 sightLiptovská OsadaLiptovská Osada6 trails, 1 sight, 3 mountain huts and sheltersĽubochňaĽubochňa9 trailsLúčkyLúčky2 trails, 1 peak, 1 sightStankovanyStankovany2 trails, 1 peakLiskováLisková2 trailsHubováHubová2 trailsLudrováLudrová2 trailsŠvošovŠvošov2 trailsLikavkaLikavka1 trailKomjatnáKomjatná1 trailValaská DubováValaská Dubová1 trailBešeňováBešeňová1 spa or thermal poolMartinčekMartinček1 peakKalamenyKalameny1 trailTuríkTurík1 peak

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod ≈275 km, ≈3 h 35 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov, Poprad and Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok (≈270 km, ≈3 h 25 min from the border). From Lviv it is faster through Poland: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków → S7/DK7 to the Chyżne – Trstená border → R3 and I/59 via Dolný Kubín to Ružomberok: ≈482 km, ≈6 h 15 min (via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈500 km, ≈7 h 30 min). The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.