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Getting up early, endlessly climbing uphill, tiredness or unpleasant cold – is one of these the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word hiking? It could be because you have experienced something similar, or you have simply naturally succumbed to prejudices and fears. It is important to try to give hiking another chance, as it represents an irreplaceable active relaxation in nature. In our blog, we looked at why it is worth trying hiking at all and what beginners should not forget when hiking. We also bring tips for easy hiking routes in Liptov, ideal not only for beginners but also for children and pensioners.
The High, Low and West Tatras, Choč Mountains and Veľká Fatra offer dozens of tourist routes, in addition to the more challenging ones, there are also easy walking tours perfect for beginners. In our article, we have selected six diverse easy Liptov routes that are worth trying. To start, we bring you a list of them, more detailed information about each can be found below.
A break from city life and hustle and bustle, pleasant time spent with family or friends, and getting to know nature. Hiking has several benefits that will convince you that it's worth giving it a chance.
Moreover, hiking is an activity ideal for all age groups, practically at any time of the year.
What is important to do before you go hiking for the first time? First of all, preparation should not be underestimated. For an easy hike, you should go in comfortable sportswear and quality shoes. hiking bootsthat will help prevent unwanted injuries.
Other equipment is also important; bring a practical tourist backpack with sufficient fluids and at least minimal snacks. It is recommended to have a map and compass in your backpack, but a fully charged smartphone with navigation apps and an external charger is also a practical alternative. You should also have a practical travel first aid kit with basic pills (for headaches or indigestion), bandages, adhesive plasters, and disinfectant.
During the summer months, you should not miss a head covering even on an easy hike and sunglasses. It can also be found sunscreen, as the mountain sun can burn the skin quite unnoticed. On easy winter hiking you will definitely appreciate chopsticks or a hot tea in a thermos. All seasons can also surprise you with unexpected rain, so it is great to have a raincoat or waterproof windbreaker with you. In addition to equipment, do not underestimate the preparation for the hike. Decide on a route that is in line with your abilities and physical condition and at least study approximately where the route leads.
Are you looking for a pleasant, relaxing, easy hike? Choose Liptov. Just decide on the route that interests you the most, plan the details and set off with a smile for new natural experiences. The tips in our list are sorted by estimated time - all of them are easy, but the first hike in the list will take you one hour, the last six.
Minimal ascent and descent, low difficulty and charming Liptov nature. The walking route starts at the Biela púť ski resort with several free parking lots. Following the yellow tourist sign you will reach the observation tower with a view of the Demänovská Valley and later to the destination of the route - the symbolic cemetery of the victims of the Low Tatras. You can also return along the same route, the hike can be extended with a visit to the Demänovská Cave of Freedom.
On the Súšava hill, a sixteen-meter-high viewpoint awaits visitors, from which you can see Chočské Vrchy, Roháče, Malá Fatra, Oravská Magura and Babia Hora above the treetops. The route to the viewpoint starts and ends in the village of Veľké Borové and is ideal for smaller children. There are two routes to the top; the shorter one with a greater climb leads directly, the longer one goes around the hill from the right side and the ascent takes approximately 15 minutes longer.
This pleasant circular hike called Walker's Trail to the Wild Boar's Den starts and ends at the football field with a large parking lot in Smrečany. The route starts on a dirt road beyond the village of Žiar with a view of Baranec Hill, continues along a meadow path to the bridge over the stream and the wild boar's den. The circuit is ideal for hiking beginners, but also for families with children and everyone who wants to spend their free time on the beautiful Liptov meadows.
The Zlatnica nature trail, also known as the Golden Boca Trail, leads from the village of Nižná Boca to the village of Vyšná Boca. It has been open to tourists for almost twenty years and offers eleven stops with information boards along its route, where you can learn a few interesting facts about the nature, mining history and culture of the region. The trail is open all year round and can be walked not only on foot, but also on a traditional or electric bicycleYou can look forward to enchanting nature, views of the surrounding mountains, the Kyselka mineral spring and the original Liptov chalet.
A walking trail with minimal climbing, ideal even for the youngest tourists, begins and ends in Hrabov, at the boarding station of the cable car to Malinô Brdo. In summer, a rope park and a water reservoir with the possibility of boating are also open in this part, which can be a motivating point after returning from the hike. The trail leads through the local Calvary and Vlkolínske meadows with views of the surrounding mountains and rock formations. The goal of the hike is the jewel of the region - the foothill settlement of Vlkolínec, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can return along the same route, but also via the Malinô Brdo ski resort using the gondola lift, which may shorten the easy hike a bit.
An educational trail with eleven stops, wooden lookout towers and enchanting mills. The Prosiecka and Kvačianska valleys are among the most visited tourist destinations in Liptov and if you haven't seen them yet, we recommend you do so as soon as possible. The walking circuit starts and ends in the Kvačianska Valley and leads through the Prosiecka Valley with rock formations connected by steel ladders. You can look forward to the Červené piesky waterfall, after which the hike continues to the Svorad karst plain to the village of Veľké Borové. From here you will pass through the Borovianka gorge to a unique technical monument known as the Oblazy water mills. You will get back through the easy Kvačianska Valley.
High Tatras, Little Fatra or Choč Mountains – easy hiking can be found almost anywhere in the Liptov region. Have you been looking for a charming easy peak hike, but don't live nearby? Head to Liptov for a long weekend. Options for accommodation there are dozens, but if you imagine a comfortably furnished apartment, from where you won't be far away and where after a whole day in nature you will be able to enjoy massage a wellness, come to us. Nothing can replace relaxation among the mountain peaks with easy hiking and pleasant accommodation.
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