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Sedlo Machnáč – Vlčí vrch

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9.8 kmLength
476 mAscent
606 mDescent
771 mMax. altitude
313 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 Sedlo Machnáč – Vlčí vrch. Has yellow marking (regional route №8118, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8118. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.8 km. Location: mountain range — Bile Karpaty, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.8 km with 476 m of ascent from Sedlo Machnáč to Vlčí vrch. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–770 m, past Machnáč
  2. 2–4 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 325 m)
  3. 4–8.5 kmClimb of 420 m to Chabová (751 m)
  4. 8.5–10 kmDescent of 140 m to Vlčí vrch

Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 240 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3.5, 6.5 and 9.5.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Sedlo Machnáč. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3.5, 6.5 and 9.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Machnáč (south slope)km 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 705 m
  2. Spring below Machnáč (north-east slope)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 415 m
  3. Spring below Chabová (south slope), 613 mkm 6.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 613 m
  4. Spring below Chabová (south slope), 607 mkm 7.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 607 m
  5. Spring below Vlčí vrch (south slope)km 9.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 588 m

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