Stage 12 of 22 · Slovenska planinska pot

Vršič → Mojstrana Podkepa

Distance

36.7 km

Ascent

+3,204 m

Descent

-4,065 m

Est. Time

16h 53m

Altitude

674.1–2,637 m

Type

point-to-point

🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine📏 Ultra Distance

🚌

Getting Here

Vršič (bus stop)

363m from trailhead · ~5 min walk

🚌

Getting Out

Mojstrana Podkepa (bus stop)

183m from trail end · ~2 min walk

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Elevation Profile

Easy (5–10%)

Route Map

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
Vršič → km 4.0 (2497m) 1,529–2,497m	4 km	+996m / -69m	2h 29m	🔺 Steep Climb
km 4.0 (2497m) → km 9.2 (2341m) 1,652–2,497m	5.2 km	+851m / -1007m	2h 58m	📉 Descending
km 9.2 (2341m) → km 12.2 (2315m) 2,016–2,341m	3 km	+339m / -365m	1h 20m	🥾 Rolling Terrain
km 12.2 (2315m) → km 21.3 (2524m) 1,457–2,637m	9.1 km	+1536m / -1327m	5h 02m	📈 Climbing
km 21.3 (2524m) → Mojstrana Podkepa 674–2,529m	15.4 km	+209m / -2041m	4h 26m	🔻 Steep Descent
Total	36.7 km	+3,204m / -4,065m	16h 18m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.

Your flat 10K pace 7:00 /km

4:00 /km (elite) 12:00 /km (leisure)

Fast Hiker / Jogger

Est. Finish Time

9h 54m

Calories

3,962 kcal

Water Needed

5.7 L

Effort Distance

89.1 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (446g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~4956mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

Steep / Technical

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

87 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 3,204m ↓ 4,065m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Easy Grade (100%)

Surface Type

Asphalt (50%) Unknown (50%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Surface Breakdown

Paved (50%)

Unknown (50%)

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

ℹ️ Shoulder season

Snow Risk

Unlikely

Mud Risk

30%

Moderate

Ice Risk

Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 36.7 km, 3204m ascent, max altitude 2637m, ~17h duration.

Essential 8 items

👟
Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
📱
Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
💧
3L hydration vest

No water sources on route
🍫
Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 4746 kcal burn
🧴
Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
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Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
🧥
Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2637m — wind chill
🆘
Emergency space blanket

Critical if injured at altitude

Recommended 6 items

🕶️
Sunglasses (cat 3+)

Snow & rock glare at altitude
🧤
Warm mid-layer (fleece)

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
🔦
Headlamp

17h route — plan for delays
🩹
Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
🥢
Trekking poles

0% steep terrain, 3204m+ ascent
🧊
Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb

Nice to have 1 items

🦵
Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Vršič to Mojstrana Podkepa (36.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

Vršič

🚌 Vršič (363m)

Finish — Getting Back

Mojstrana Podkepa

🚌 Mojstrana Podkepa (183m)

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