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Poráč loop

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4.8 kmLength
288 mAscent
192 mDescent
869 mMax. altitude
656 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 Poráč loop. Has red marking (local route №0902M, OÚ PORÁČ;KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. 0902M. Marking is red, sign — triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: OÚ PORÁČ;KST. Length of the route — 4.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.8 km with 288 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–860 m
  2. 1.5–2.5 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 670 m)
  3. 2.5–5 kmClimb of 190 m to Vysoký vrch

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 180 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.

When to go

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

Getting there

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Vysoký vrch (south-west slope)km 0 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 762 m

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