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Šiatorská Bukovinka — Pohanský hrad, via Mačacia, Obručná

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14.8 kmLength
237 mAscent
536 mDescent
579 mMax. altitude
268 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 Šiatorská Bukovinka – Mačacia – Obručná – Pohanský hrad. Has red marking (national route №0813, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0813. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.8 km. Location: mountain range — B'iorzhon and Cherkhat, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.8 km with 237 m of ascent and 536 m of descent from Pohanský hrad to Šiatorská Bukovinka. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–580 m, past Pohanský hrad, Malý Garád
  2. 5–6 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 288 m)
  3. 6–9 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 509 m)
  4. 9–15 kmDescent of 230 m to Šiatorská Bukovinka

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Pohanský hrad. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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?
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Dunivá horakm 8.7 from the start · Not verified · 486 m

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