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Dobrá  — Skrabské, via Bučky, Petkovce

Start: Kvakovce · 3.3 km
Range: Low Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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10.3 kmLength
389 mAscent
400 mDescent
529 mMax. altitude
161 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Dobrá – Bučky – Petkovce – Skrabské. Has yellow marking (regional route, KST; ZCR Ekovalali). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST; ZCR Ekovalali. Length of the route — 10.3 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.3 km with 389 m of ascent from Dobrá to Skrabské. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 10.3 km ÷ 4 = 2.6 h + 389 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 h, about 3 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 517 m)
  2. 5–7 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 224 m)
  3. 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 160–250 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Dobrá. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
European larchin seasonIn season nowEuropean larchLarix deciduaThe only coniferous species in Ukraine that sheds its needles in autumn. There are very few natural larches in the Ukrainian Carpathians — most are planted.
Yellow-bellied toadRed Data Book of UkraineYellow-bellied toadBombina variegataA small gray toad with a bright yellow belly lives in the puddles of forest roads in the Carpathians. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Eurasian chaffinchEurasian chaffinchFringilla coelebsThe loudest singer of the spring forest: a ringing trill with a 'stroke' at the end. A very numerous bird of forests and gardens.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Craft nearby

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Thermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska ŠíravaWater parks & thermal poolsThermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska ŠíravaKaluža34 km from the trailThermalpark Šírava (Thermalpark ŠÍRAVA) stands in the village of Kaluža on the northern shore of the Zemplínska Šírava — a large reservoir in eastern Slovakia.Bieszczadzkie Smaki, Smolnik: bread, liqueurs, preservesCraft producersBieszczadzkie Smaki, Smolnik: bread, liqueurs, preservesSmolnik42 km from the trailBieszczadzkie Smaki (“Bieszczady Flavours”) is a family producer of natural foods in the village of Smolnik on the Osława river, Komańcza municipality, on the western...Macák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesCrafts & workshopsMacák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesHrašovík44 km from the trailHrnčiarska Street in Košice old town is known as the "Craft Lane" (Ulička remesiel): craftspeople work in small houses below the walls of the former town fortifications.