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Dobroč – Sihla

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14.5 kmLength
205 mAscent
549 mDescent
951 mMax. altitude
569 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Dobroč – Sihla. Has green marking (regional route №5423, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5423. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 14.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.5 km with 205 m of ascent and 549 m of descent from Dobroč to Sihla. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 790 m)
  2. 2–3 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 943 m)
  3. 3–8 kmDescent of 260 m to Hut below Pod Králičkou
  4. 8–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–690 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 120 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 10, 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 1 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Pod Králičkou (km 8).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 10, 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 1 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Pod Králičkou (km 8).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Sedmák (south slope)km 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 827 m
  2. Hut below Pod Králičkoukm 9 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 788 m
  3. Spring below Karašovo (south-west slope)km 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 661 m
  4. Dobrá voda Spring, 616 mkm 12.3 from the start · Not verified · 616 m
  5. Spring below Karašovo (north-west slope)km 13.8 from the start · Not verified · 577 m

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