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Strečno Castle – Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.) loop from Nezbudská Lúčka-Strečno

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Strečno Castle – Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.) loop from Nezbudská Lúčka-Strečno

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Strečno Castle – Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.) loop from Nezbudská Lúčka-Strečno

03:54

11.0km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ochranné pásmo národného parku Malá Fatra

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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835 m

Ferry Across the Váh

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Unfortunately the ferry was out of service today

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1.07 km

Paseka Natural Village

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The Paseka settlement belongs to the castle. It features several benches and rest areas with a fire pit and a large children's playground.

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1.37 km

View of the Váh Valley from Strečno Castle

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Far-reaching views from Strečno Castle. Kayakers were receiving instruction on the Váh River, and a fisherman was standing in the middle of the river, fishing.

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1.44 km

Strečno Castle

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The castle from the turn of the 13th and 14th Centuries was created as a guard structure on the road to Turiec, where tolls were collected. Originally it consisted of …

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2.84 km

View of the Mountain Landscape

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Always very beautiful views, far and wide

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3.24 km

Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.)

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A good road for gravel cycling, some sections are for MTB, but they are only a few meters long. Even a less experienced cyclist can handle it. On E-bikes, even for pensioners.

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3.24 km

Rest Area at Sedlo Rakytie

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Covered rest area with barbecue area at Sedlo Rakytie

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9.12 km

Špicák Observation Tower

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Rozledna Špicák observation tower with benches overlooking the castle and rest areas below

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

3.54 km

1.19 km

322 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.62 km

1.88 km

1.79 km

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

26°C

10°C

79 %

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Strečno Castle – Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.) loop from Nezbudská Lúčka-Strečno

Ferry Across the Váh

Paseka Natural Village

View of the Váh Valley from Strečno Castle

Strečno Castle

View of the Mountain Landscape

Rakytie Saddle (709 m a.s.l.)

Rest Area at Sedlo Rakytie

Špicák Observation Tower

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