Stage 18 of 22 · Slovenska planinska pot

Solčava → Mačkin Kot

Distance
20.3 km
Ascent
+1,550 m
Descent
-1,180 m
Est. Time
7h 54m
Altitude
1,129–1,996 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous

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1,200m1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m05 km10 km15 km20 km1,971m1,129m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

  • Koča v Grohatu pod Raduho· mountain hut· 1,460 m km 3.2 · on the line
  • Koča na Loki pod Raduho· mountain hut· 1,534 m km 6.5 · on the line
  • Koča na Travniku· mountain hut· 1,548 m km 12.7 · 60 m from the line

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

8 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Solčava

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 0 min in

    20.3 km remaining

    +1550 m remaining

  2. Climb

    860 m

    157 m climb

    1.0 km at 15.4% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 20 min in

    19.4 km remaining

    +1475 m remaining

  3. Climb

    2.1 km

    158 m climb

    0.7 km at 22.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 49 min in

    18.2 km remaining

    +1306 m remaining

  4. Climb

    3.1 km

    513 m climb

    1.8 km at 28.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 13m in

    17.2 km remaining

    +1138 m remaining

  5. Descent

    4.9 km

    421 m descent

    1.5 km at 27.4% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 56m in

    15.4 km remaining

    +599 m remaining

  6. Descent

    6.9 km

    243 m descent

    2.2 km at 10.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 2h 42m in

    13.4 km remaining

    +543 m remaining

  7. Finish

    20.3 km

    Mačkin Kot

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 7h 55m in

    0 m remaining

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20.3 km Distance1,550 m Climb7h 54m Est. time1,996 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Solčava

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End: Mačkin Kot

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Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Solčava → km 4.9 (1971m)
1,129–1,971m
4.9 km+905m / -63m2h 49m🔺 Steep Climb
km 4.9 (1971m) → Mačkin Kot
1,356–1,971m
15.4 km+569m / -1039m5h 05m📉 Descending
Total20.3 km+1,550m / -1,180m7h 54m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
4h 47m
Calories
1,919 kcal
Water Needed
2.8 L
Effort Distance
41.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (216g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
76 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 1,550m ↓ 1,180m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (38%) Easy Grade (62%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈100% paved · ≈0% unpaved
Mostly paved

Estimated for the full route from the 50% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Slovenska planinska pot Stage 18: Solčava → Mačkin Kot is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1996 m) in November to May.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,129 m) and the highest point (1,996 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoor
High point, day / night-4°/-11°-2°/-10°1°/-7°5°/-3°10°/1°14°/5°16°/6°16°/6°11°/2°6°/-1°1°/-5°-4°/-9°
Low point, day / night2°/-6°4°/-6°7°/-3°11°/1°16°/5°20°/9°21°/10°21°/10°16°/6°12°/3°6°/0°2°/-5°
Rain, mm7482100117142164163157173162169122
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikely–––FrostPossibleLikelyLikely
Daylight8 h 5810 h 1811 h 4913 h 3114 h 5715 h 4715 h 2914 h 1512 h 3811 h9 h 288 h 37

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1996 m, approximately 4.9 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.3 km, 1550m ascent, max altitude 1996.2m, ~8h duration.

Essential 7 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2278 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    8h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    0% steep terrain, 1550m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Solčava to Mačkin Kot (20.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Solčava
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Mačkin Kot
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.