Weights flows through the four regions and its catchment area is about 1 / 3 of Slovakia. No wonder it has more potential places for rafting. Rafting nearby Strečno is particularly interesting for ordinary rafters who are satisfied with a peaceful river. Although it offers less adrenaline than Bela in Liptov, you can see in this section's rich natural and historical monuments. In the same section, where we have organized sports rafting, was once widespread traditional rafting.

Rafting

Weights at Strečno rafting is in length about 13 km. Start of the sport weir is in Lipovce, near the village of the district's largest city in Slovakia, Martin. It uses the Váh River, which flows north towards Žilina. But this is not a direct route, but many smaller or larger curves. To do not know exactly what is in front of you gives the special charm of this rafting.

Equipment

Properly equipped rafter should not forget in neoprene boots and jacket. During warm summer are sufficient neoprene shorts, sandals and T-shirt. For safety helmet and lifejacket, even for good swimmers.

Limits

Rafting is only limited by the water level, depending on the activity of waterworks Krpeľany.

Parameters

Difficulty: Low WW I – II
The length of time and weir: Lipovec – Strečno, 13 km, about 1.5 hours.