Liptovská Osada is a village in Liptov, Central Slovakia.
Understand
[edit]This laid-back area doesn't provide too many big-name tourist attractions, but if you are a nature lover, there are secluded forests that allow hiding from civilisation for many days.
Get in
[edit]Most commonly from Ruzomberok.
Get around
[edit]Because there are only relatively small (but long) villages in the area, the public bus connections aren't ideal - while timely, they only operate a few times a day.
See
[edit]- 1 Brankov waterfall (Brankovský vodopád). Highest waterfall of Low Tatras, especially nice in winter.
Do
[edit]- 1 Ruzomberok-Korytnica cycle path (Cyklokorytnička) (Start at the bridge between the streets Krčméryho and Šoltésovej, continue along the Revúca river.). A bike road in place of former "small train" track, mostly flat - it's a nice all-day long trip for families, as you can avoid the main road on most of it. Korytnica used to be a famous spa area, but now it is somewhat degraded. There are some restaurants and mineral water springs in the area.
- Hike to 2 Prašivá or Veľká Chocuľa peaks in Low Tatras (Start in Liptovská Lúžna or Korytnica). The hike up is quite steep for an hour or two.
- 3 Salatín peak (From Liptovská Lúžna, approx. 2.5h one way.). A peak with good views, the ascend is somewhat steep near the peak.
- Relax at 4 Gothal aquapark. A relatively small aquapark with a pool, few whirpools, wellness, bowling and minigolf. Also pizza available.
- Fishing at 5 Revuca river. Pretty popular area amongst locals - during summer, many groups of people spend weekends here in tents, relaxing, rafting the (rather cold) river etc.
- Climb a small 6 Via ferrata Dve Veže.
Great Fatra (and its edges) provides a few skiing areas:
- 7 Smrekovica (From Ružomberok, turn into Podsuchá and go up the valley.). A secluded and small one, only 400 m.
- 8 Donovaly. Not in Great Fatra nor Liptov, but right at its edge. You can spend a few days here, esp. because there is plenty of hotels and non-ski activities (e.g. park for kids).
- 9 Čierny kameň. A picturesque mountain, the peak is not directly accessible but marked paths are going nearby.
Buy
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[edit]Drink
[edit]In Korytnica, there are several mineral water springs - if that's your thing. The water is also commercially used.
Sleep
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[edit]Go next
[edit]Ruzomberok and Liptovský Michal provide other nearby attractions.