Dolná Poruba – Homôlka Hut
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Dolná Poruba – Homôlka Hut. Has green marking (regional route №5132, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5132. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 6.4 km. Location: mountain range – Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.4 km with 62 m of ascent and 416 m of descent from Dolná Poruba to Homôlka Hut. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–810 m
- 0.5–2.5 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 541 m)
- 2.5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–550 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 6.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Homôlka Shelter (km 0).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Dolná Poruba. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Homôlka Shelter (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Homôlka Shelterkm 0 from the start · Standing · 774 m
- Spring below Židov vŕštekkm 1.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 743 m
- Prameň štastia Springkm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 419 m
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