Čergov Mountains

Čergov

Čergov is a flysch range in north-eastern Slovakia that reaches the Polish border along a short section. Its slopes are covered with mixed, mostly beech forests; the Topľa river rises on its eastern side. The highest summit is Minčol (1,157 m), and several other tops of the ridge exceed 1,050 m.

Elevation
254–1,157 m
Highest summit
Minčol, 1,157 m
Area
≈ 503 km²
Countries
Slovakia
Part of
Low Beskids
Babia GóraMaków BeskidsIsland BeskidsGorceSądecki BeskidsPieninySpiš MaguraLevoča MountainsTatrasHigh TatrasWestern TatrasBelianske TatrasPodhale and SpišSkorušina MountainsLow TatrasSlovak ParadiseSlovak Ore MountainsVolovec MountainsZemplén MountainsLow BeskidsČergov MountainsBieszczadyVihorlat Mountains

On the map

Waymarked trails · 27

Sedlo Priehyby – Livov, junctionEasyOne-dayMarkedSedlo Priehyby Livov, junctionElevation profile507–820 m5.5 km≈ 1.5 h walkingFintice, quarry – Zimná studňaEasyOne-dayMarkedFintice, quarry Zimná studňaElevation profile406–696 m6.2 kmascent 431 m≈ 2.5 h walkingPrešov, Veterinary Hospital – Kapušany, stationModerateOne-dayMarkedPrešov, Veterinary Hospital Kapušany, stationElevation profile258–509 m13.2 kmascent 399 m≈ 4 h walkingLysina Saddle – TokárneEasyOne-dayMarkedLysina Saddle TokárneElevation profile599–1 035 m3.3 km≈ 45 min walkingPusté Pole – VaniškovceHardMulti-dayMarkedPusté Pole VaniškovceElevation profile323–1 153 m36.1 kmascent 1 113 m≈ 11.5 h walkingKružlov – MiháľovModerateOne-dayMarkedKružlov MiháľovElevation profile343–608 m10.9 kmascent 309 m≈ 3.5 h walkingFintice – StrážEasyOne-dayMarkedFintice StrážElevation profile267–739 m4.3 kmascent 472 m≈ 2 h walkingLenartov – Malý MinčolEasyOne-dayMarkedLenartov Malý MinčolElevation profile475–1 054 m7.6 km≈ 2 h walkingZávadka – Nad ZávadkouEasyOne-dayMarkedZávadka Nad ZávadkouElevation profile567–808 m2.9 kmascent 262 m≈ 1 h walking

Peaks

Minčol (Čergov)PeakMinčol (Čergov)🇸🇰 Slovakia · Kyjovaltitude 1 157 mMinčol (Hungarian Mincsol) is the highest summit of the Čergov mountains in eastern Slovakia, 1157 m high.The meadow of Čergov's Minčol, the highest peak of the Čergov mountainsMountain meadowThe meadow of Čergov's Minčol, the highest peak of the Čergov mountains🇸🇰 Slovakia · Kyjovaltitude 1 157 mČergov's Minčol (Minčol, 1,157 m) is the highest summit of the Čergov mountains in eastern Slovakia, where the...StrážPeakStráž🇸🇰 Slovakia · Finticealtitude 740 mStráž (also Veľká Stráž) is a forested 740 m hill of volcanic origin in the Spiš-Šariš Intermountain (Spišsko...

What to see

Wooden Church of St Francis of Assisi, HervartovChurchWooden Church of St Francis of Assisi, Hervartov🇸🇰 Slovakia · HervartovIn the middle of the village, on a small rise, stands the Roman Catholic wooden Church of St Francis of Assisi, built...

Craft and local food

Farma Kamenica — Family Sheep Farm and Cheese Dairy in ŠarišCheese dairies & pasturesFarma Kamenica — Family Sheep Farm and Cheese Dairy in Šariš🇸🇰 Slovakia · KamenicaKamenica is a village in northern Šariš, in the valley of the Kameničanka stream, at about 483 m above sea level.

Huts and shelters · 45

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Čergov HutHut under MinčolDrina HutSaint Francis GazeboŽobrák Hut, 890 mShelter under OkrúhlouGazebo Zaniknutá autobusová zastávka PodbaranieŽobrák Hut, 890 m (2)Sklynaruv laz GazeboJančíkova GazeboPicnic shelter below Buková (west slope)Hut below Balažka (north-east slope), 502 mWeather shelter below ŽobrákPicnic shelter below DemiankaHut below ZámokPicnic shelter below HavrankaWeather shelter below Škaredé (south slope), 652 mWeather shelter below Škaredé (south slope), 654 m

Springs · 63

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Vyšná Kaldorina SpringPavlov SpringEliášov prameň SpringSpring under the Parish ForestJánov prameň Spring, 1 074 mSpring under DemiankaSpring under Sokolová skalaAndrejova studnička SpringDaniela SpringPod bukom Spring, 1 008 mSpring under čučoriedkaHadbavna SpringPápežova studnička SpringSpring near Mariánsky LesíkGrofkova studnička SpringNižná Kaldorina SpringSpring below Minčol (south-east slope), 1 005 mSpring in the upper chapel of the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God

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