Makyta – Hotel Portáš
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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
- 0–6 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 421 m)
- 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–600 m
- 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.
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
- Spring below Podlaziekm 6.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 496 m
- Spring below Nad Zabitýmkm 7.9 from the start · Not verified · 503 m
- Očná Spring, 502 mkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 502 m
- Spring below Kopšoveckm 11.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 626 m
- Spring below Stolečný (south-west slope)km 12.7 from the start · Not verified · 907 m
- Portáš Hotelkm 12.8 from the start · Standing · 930 m
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