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Makyta – Hotel Portáš

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12.8 kmLength
513 mAscent
520 mDescent
923 mMax. altitude
418 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Makyta – Hotel Portáš. Has green marking (regional route №5586, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5586. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.8 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.8 km with 513 m of ascent from Makyta to Hotel Portáš. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 421 m)
  2. 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–600 m
  3. 11–13 kmClimb of 320 m to Portáš Hotel

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 240 m (≈24%), near Makyta.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 8, 11 and 13.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Portáš Hotel (km 13).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Makyta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 7, 8, 11 and 13.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Portáš Hotel (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Podlaziekm 6.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 496 m
  2. Spring below Nad Zabitýmkm 7.9 from the start · Not verified · 503 m
  3. Očná Spring, 502 mkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 502 m
  4. Spring below Kopšoveckm 11.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 626 m
  5. Spring below Stolečný (south-west slope)km 12.7 from the start · Not verified · 907 m
  6. Portáš Hotelkm 12.8 from the start · Standing · 930 m

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