First singletrack in Liptov is accessible near Ružomberok

It takes about an hour and a half to conquer it.

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The first official singletrack in Liptov is now accessible near Ružomberok. The one-way, 8.6-kilometre cycling route goes through the locality of Hrabovská Valley, Vlkolínske meadows and the foothills of Sidorovo, offering gorgeous views of Liptov.

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It takes about an hour and a half to conquer it. The new track was constructed by Ján Tekeľ, who designed it for all lovers of cycling, including families with children above the age of 14. It has a total ascent of 630 metres and descent of about 617 metres.

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The route is one-metre wide and has a very mild incline. There are no jumps or obstacles in the terrain that cannot be easily avoided.

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