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Slovinky – Poráč, junction

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13 kmLength
649 mAscent
300 mDescent
904 mMax. altitude
436 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Slovinky – Poráč, junction. Has green marking (regional route №5759, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5759. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 13 km with 649 m of ascent from Slovinky to Poráč, junction. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 430 m (up to 867 m)
  2. 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–910 m
  3. 10–12 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 692 m)
  4. 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–790 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Hŕbok.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 6.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Slovinky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 6.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Hŕbokkm 0.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 465 m
  2. Spring below Holina (south slope)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 857 m

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