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Vlachy – Liptovský Castle

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13.7 kmLength
649 mAscent
198 mDescent
999 mMax. altitude
520 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Vlachy – Liptovský Castle. Has red marking (national route №0864, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0864. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.7 km. Location: mountain range — Chočské vrchy, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 13.7 km with 649 m of ascent from Vlachy to Liptovský Castle. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–550 m
  2. 2–4 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 730 m)
  3. 4–7 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 568 m)
  4. 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–650 m
  5. 11–14 kmClimb of 340 m to Sestrč (1,000 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 160 m (≈16%), near Pass under Kráľová.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5 and 9.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 614 m (km 10), Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 624 m (km 10).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Vlachy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5 and 9.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 614 m (km 10), Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 624 m (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hôrkakm 0.3 from the start · Not verified · 531 m
  2. Spring below Havránokkm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 571 m
  3. Spring below Úložisko (north slope), 634 mkm 4.8 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 634 m
  4. Spring below Vlahora (south-east slope)km 5.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 636 m
  5. Spring below Holubí vrch (north slope), 624 mkm 9.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 624 m
  6. Spring below Holubí vrch (north slope), 614 mkm 9.9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 614 m
  7. Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 614 mkm 9.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 614 m
  8. Hut below Holubí vrch (north slope), 624 mkm 10.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 624 m

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