New map Cross-country trails

The long-awaited map of trails Liptova is born. Since January visitors to the region come into the hands of the wizard, in which they learn basic information on the 18 most interesting sport routes. Map cross-country sport lovers can pick up the information centers, or to get free from the accommodation.

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What do you think of first when you say winter in Liptov? Most would unhesitatingly replied "the best skiing in Slovakia". However, not everyone already knows that the tamojšími slopes are ideal conditions for cross country skiing. At the optimum winter weather will be available for more than 70 kilometers of track a variety of difficulties. "Supporters Cross-country in the winter resorts in recent years increasing. We have therefore decided to facilitate their search for suitable slopes and summarize them into a comprehensive map. In addition to a clear graphic signs in it I find information about length, elevation, altitude and basic safety guidelines and recommendations for cross-country skiing, "explains Project Manager of Regional Tourism Organization Region of Liptov Petra Šuhajdová. All routes will also be able to find and visit www.visitliptov.sk and mobile app Liptov ( mapa.visitliptov.sk ).

Yet detailed chart tracks the Western Tatras to large Fatru missing. Holidaymakers and amateur athletes, however, can choose from among nearly two dozen more or less groomed trails. "Liptov is not just about downhill skiing, our region offers visitors a wide range of winter sports. In recent years, cross-country skis to get a little retreat, so we try to unite all the trails and give clients with complete information on cross-country sport Liptov, "says Darina Bartková Director of Regional Tourism Organization Liptov region.

One of the biggest problems is the regular care of the lines, which provide centers and municipalities themselves. Not all are treated at all times. Since this is a continually on a mass sport, particularly in traditional ski resorts for much of the season will be available to tens of kilometers carefully "straightened" tracks.

In total this year to Liptove opened 18 routes with a length of over 70 kilometers. "Longest one boast in the Western Tatras on route Haj-srecan-Dolinky Žiar-which measures 10.7 kilometers. Highest drop to 247 meters, turn achieves line-Hrabovo Vlkolínske bows. Of trails is 600 m long circuit in the Low Tatras in Luck, suitable for skating and classic technique. "Darina calculates Bartková. The largest number of trails are in the Low Tatras, where there are eight, Western Tatra Mountains with their foothills have three less and Big Fatra offers lovers of white sport another 4 tracks.

The reason why more and more people looking for an alternative to downhill skiing, is especially closer connection with nature. Right on skis everyone enough time to admire the beauty winter nature and beautiful scenery of the mountains. The quality and number of trails, however, is dependent on a sufficient amount of natural snow. The term therefore their opening depends on weather conditions.