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Dobroč – Machniarka

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10.7 kmLength
3 mAscent
480 mDescent
1 046 mMax. altitude
569 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Dobroč – Machniarka. Has blue marking (regional route №2630, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2630. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 10.7 km with 3 m of ascent and 480 m of descent from Dobroč to Machniarka. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 779 m)
  2. 3–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–780 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Dobroč. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Báňovakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m

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