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Vlčia jama – Dubové

22.6 kmLength
1 201 mAscent
1 022 mDescent
801 mMax. altitude
422 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 Vlčia jama – Dubové. Has green marking (regional route №5504a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route №5504a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 22.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself using the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.6 km with 1,201 m of ascent from Vlčia jama to Dubové. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 792 m)
  2. 4–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–800 m
  3. 9–12 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 433 m)
  4. 12–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–510 m
  5. 15–17 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 738 m)
  6. 17–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–740 m, past Hyperk

Steepest kilometre: km 3–3, a climb of 140 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18 etc..

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Vlčia jama. 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18 etc..

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Tri kamenekm 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 771 m
  2. Spring below Skalka (north-west slope), 691 mkm 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 691 m
  3. Spring below Anderlochkm 10.1 from the start · Not verified · 605 m
  4. Spring below Štefkov vrchkm 12.9 from the start · Not verified · 607 m
  5. Spring below Hyperk (south-east slope)km 14.8 from the start · Not verified · 525 m
  6. Pitná voda Šanuj Springkm 15.6 from the start · Not verified · 471 m
  7. Spring below Hyperk (south-west slope), 437 mkm 16 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 437 m
  8. Captured spring below Malý vŕšok (south-east slope), 466 mkm 16.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 466 m

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