Ružomberok, Námestie A. Hlinku — Čutkovská dolina, via Sedlo pod Vtáčnikom

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15.1 kmLength

727 mAscent

709 mDescent

1 209 mMax. altitude

498 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 Ružomberok, Námestie A. Hlinku – Sedlo pod Vtáčnikom – Čutkovská dolina. Has blue marking (regional route №2718, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2718. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.1 km. Location: mountain range — Veľká Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.1 km with 727 m of ascent from Ružomberok, Námestie A. Hlinku to Čutkovská dolina. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

0–7 kmClimb of 690 m to Malinné (1,209 m)
7–15 kmDescent of 670 m to Čutkovská dolina

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 250 m (≈25%), near Malinné.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 etc..

Huts and shelters near the trail: Majekova Hut (km 6), Chata pod Kozím (km 11).

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, Námestie A. Hlinku. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?: Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?: Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 etc..
Where can I stay overnight?: Huts and shelters near the trail: Majekova Hut (km 6), Chata pod Kozím (km 11).

Water and shelter on the route

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Craft nearby

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Water parks & thermal poolsBešeňová Water Park11 km from the trailBešeňová — the "thermal heart of Liptov" Bešeňová Water Park (Vodný park Bešeňová) lies on the edge of the village of the same name in the western part of the Liptov...

Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSalaš Dechtáre above Liptovská Mara15 km from the trailSalaš Dechtáre is a wooden koliba above the Liptovská Mara reservoir that is described as one of Slovakia’s first commercial salaš restaurants.

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