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Ružomberok, A Hlinka Square — Hut under Borišov, junction

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30 kmLength
889 mAscent
1 656 mDescent
1 567 mMax. altitude
494 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Ružomberok, A Hlinka Square – Hut under Borišov, junction. Has green marking (regional route №5600, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5600. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 30 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 30 km with 889 m of ascent and 1,656 m of descent from Ružomberok, A Hlinka Square to Hut under Borišov, junction. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,478 m)
  2. 2–5 kmDescent of 210 m to Pass under Čierny kameň
  3. 5–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,540 m, past Rakytov
  4. 16–27 kmDescent of 930 m (down to 531 m)
  5. 27–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–540 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 270 m (≈27%), near Rakytov.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0), Beliansky Hut (km 0), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 1), Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 12), Smrekovica Hut, 1 354 m (km 14), Jánošíčka Hut (km 14), Koliba under Vyšný Šiprúnsky Saddle (km 19).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Ružomberok, A Hlinka Square. This is a one-way route: the finish is 22 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 9 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0), Beliansky Hut (km 0), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 1), Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 12), Smrekovica Hut, 1 354 m (km 14), Jánošíčka Hut (km 14), Koliba under Vyšný Šiprúnsky Saddle (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Borišov Hutkm 0 from the start · 150 m off the path · Standing · 1 312 m
  2. Belá Captured Springkm 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 282 m
  3. Beliansky Hutkm 0.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 269 m
  4. Spring below Šoproň (south slope), 1 244 mkm 0.5 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 244 m
  5. Hut under Ploská, 1 270 mkm 0.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 270 m
  6. Spring below Ploská (north-west slope)km 1 from the start · Not verified · 1 342 m
  7. Ľubochnianka Spring, 1 474 mkm 2.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 474 m
  8. Spring below Ploská (east slope), 1 369 mkm 3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 369 m

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