Slovenská Ľupča – Brusno, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Slovenská Ľupča – Brusno, station. Has green marking (regional route №5433, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5433. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.7 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.7 km with 655 m of ascent from Slovenská Ľupča to Brusno, station. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–470 m
- 2–5 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 828 m)
- 5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–880 m
- 6–8 kmDescent of 400 m (down to 476 m)
- 8–12 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 656 m)
- 12–17 kmDescent of 280 m to Brusno, station
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Slovenská Ľupča. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Ľudovít Wellkm 1.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 437 m
- Spring below Skalka (north-east slope), 481 mkm 7.8 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 481 m
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