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Zlatovce station – Machnáč saddle

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12.1 kmLength
660 mAscent
142 mDescent
730 mMax. altitude
208 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Zlatovce station – Machnáč saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5112, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5112. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.1 km. Location: mountain range — Bile Karpaty, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.1 km with 660 m of ascent from Zlatovce station to Machnáč saddle. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–250 m
  2. 3–5 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 385 m)
  3. 5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–390 m
  4. 9–12 kmClimb of 370 m (up to 720 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 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: Zlatovce station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Machnáč (south slope)km 12 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 705 m

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