diff --git a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBase.py b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBase.py
index 49865b6cc0..4ef7a436e5 100644
--- a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBase.py
+++ b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBase.py
@@ -118,7 +118,8 @@ class ObjectPocket(PathAreaOp.ObjectOp):
         # if MinTravel is turned on, set path sorting to 3DSort
         # 3DSort shouldn't be used without a valid start point. Can cause
         # tool crash without it.
-        if obj.MinTravel and obj.UseStartPoint and obj.StartPoint is not None:
-            params['sort_mode'] = 2
+        # ml: experimental feature, turning off for now (see https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=24422&start=30#p192458)
+        #if obj.MinTravel and obj.UseStartPoint and obj.StartPoint is not None:
+        #    params['sort_mode'] = 2
         return params
 
diff --git a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBaseGui.py b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBaseGui.py
index ea0ce52aef..6e22443737 100644
--- a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBaseGui.py
+++ b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathPocketBaseGui.py
@@ -68,8 +68,9 @@ class TaskPanelOpPage(PathOpGui.TaskPanelPage):
             form.extraOffset.setToolTip(translate("PathPocket", "The distance the facing operation will extend beyond the boundary shape."))
 
         if True:
-            # currently doesn't have an effect
+            # currently doesn't have an effect or is experimental
             form.keepToolDown.hide()
+            form.minTravel.hide()
 
         return form