Kalša – Skároš
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Kalša – Skároš. Has yellow marking (regional route №8770, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8770. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 20.8 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.8 km with 727 m of ascent from Kalša to Skároš. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 680 m)
- 6–8 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 460 m)
- 8–11 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 624 m)
- 11–14 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 459 m)
- 14–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–550 m
- 15–21 kmDescent of 330 m to Skároš
Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7. There are no springs between km 7 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kalša. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7. There are no springs between km 7 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Dobrákkm 5.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 693 m
- Márovka Springkm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 669 m
- Drinking water below Suchá horakm 7.3 from the start · Not verified · 537 m
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All craft places
Crafts & workshopsMacák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesHrašovík17 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.
Crafts & workshopsÚĽUV Craft Centre Košice: craft workshops and folk-art shopBaška18 km from the trailÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...
Craft beer & breweriesHerrenwald craft brewery, Malá Ida: tour with the brewerMalá Ida18 km from the trailThe Herrenwald brewery stands in its Panský les ("Lords’ Wood") quarter, from whose German name it takes its own.
Wine & tastingsJ&J Ostrožovič Winery, Veľká Tŕňa: Tokaj tasting 13 m undergroundVeľká Tŕňa26 km from the trailFew people realise that Tokaj is not only a Hungarian wine. A small part of the historic Tokaj wine region lies in Slovakia: seven villages on the southern slopes of...
Wine & tastingsTokaj Macik Winery, Malá Tŕňa: organic Tokaj and cellar tastingsVeľká Tŕňa27 km from the trailMalá Tŕňa is the heart of Slovak Tokaj: its Medzipivničná ("Between-the-Cellars") Street runs along the stone portals of old cellars.
Wine & tastingsTokaj & CO, Malá Tŕňa: tasting in a 2.5 km historic cellarMalá Tŕňa27 km from the trailMalá Tŕňa is the heart of the Slovak part of the Tokaj wine region, and its wines have their place in history: the village coat of arms shows a man holding a golden...