How do I get to the Čutkovská dolina valley?
It may seem that Liptov is a well-explored region, but do you also know the immediate surroundings of Ružomberok – the second largest town in Liptov? If you only know the main road, where you might sometimes unexpectedly spend some time in traffic jams, then you should get away from it and come to discover something new. Just a few minutes from the city centre, you will be captivated by the Čutkovská dolina valley. This is a beautiful location nestling in the Veľká Fatra National Park. The Čutkovský stream flows through the valley, which is how the valley got its name.
You can stay in Ružomberok and its surroundings, but also right at the beginning of the Čutkovská dolina valley in the attractive ‘Koliba u dobrého pastiera’ chalet, where they cook fantastic food (not only ‘halušky‘ (Slovak gnocchi)) and where you can breathe Slovak traditions and enjoy the comforts of the 21st century. There’s even a craft brewery here.
Thanks to the Obrovo park at the beginning of the valley, the valley is an ideal destination for families with children. Obrovo park – the home of the giant Čutko – is a great place for children under 12 years of age. You don’t need to be afraid of the giant Čutko, as he walks high in the mountains during the day and leaves his house open. Thanks to this, the little ones can play with his toys, bounce in the giant’s bed, and even peek into the cradle in which his mother put him to sleep.
Be sure to check current information about Obrovo opening hours.
One of the dominant features of the valley is a small reservoir, mainly used for recreational purposes by sports fishermen and cold-water swimmers.
The Čutkovská dolina known – unknown educational trail is often mentioned in connection with this valley. The trail is 6.1 kilometres long and has 10 educational boards, six bridges and three benches. The biggest attraction is the 24-metre-high waterfall, and the highest point of the trail is the gorge at an altitude of 850 metres, a respectable 64 metres in length. Have we tempted you? Then don’t hesitate to discover the Čutkovská dolina valley. The educational trail is suitable for walking, but it can also be partially completed by mountain bike. You can rent these in the valley itself. In addition, you can relax your body in the sauna, which is also available in winter and offers the option of cooling off in the stream or snow.
The valley also preserves traditions in the form of sheep breeding. The meadows here are grazed by the traditional Wallachian breed, which is typical for its horns and also for how it surefootedly moves around mountainous terrain.
There are many reasons to discover this valley, and we have listed only a few of them. So how do you get to this Liptov valley? You can get to the Čutkovská dolina valley by car – in Ružomberok, turn off the main road when instructed by the traffic sign, or by train by simply changing to the local bus service (line No 3) at Ružomberok railway station. You will literally be in another world in only a few minutes’ time.
