Kuzmice – Skároš
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kuzmice – Skároš. Has green marking (regional route №5744, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5744. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.4 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.4 km with 636 m of ascent from Kuzmice to Skároš. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 140–190 m
- 3–10 kmClimb of 370 m (up to 553 m)
- 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–560 m
- 13–15 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 670 m)
- 15–21 kmDescent of 430 m to Skároš
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 10 and 14.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kuzmice. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 8, 10 and 14.
Water and shelter on the route
- Bodnár Springkm 7.6 from the start · 230 m off the path · Has water · 440 m
- St. František Tapkm 9.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 561 m
- Drinking water below Suchá horakm 13.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 537 m
- Spring below Suchá hora (north-east slope)km 14.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 641 m
Comments
Trails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedBrezina Čatorňa, state borderElevation profile180–459 m7.7 kmascent 282 m≈ 2.5 h walking
HardMulti-dayMarkedPrešov, Za kalváriou Slovenské Nové MestoElevation profile102–1 077 m135.8 kmascent 3 494 m
ModerateTwo-dayMarkedKalša SkárošElevation profile199–686 m20.8 kmascent 727 m≈ 6.5 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
Wine & tastingsJ&J Ostrožovič Winery, Veľká Tŕňa: Tokaj tasting 13 m underground15 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 tastings16 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 cellar16 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...
Wine & tastingsChateau Grand Bari, Veľká Bara: Tokaj tuff cellars and tastings20 km from the trailAbove its Veľká Bara quarter, on a terraced slope, stands Chateau Grand Bari — a winery built with elements of Italian architecture.
Wine & tastingsMEA GRATI Winery, Ladmovce: tastings amid Tokaj vineyards22 km from the trailA winery on the border of two wine lands On the hills between the villages of Ladmovce and Viničky, above the Bodrog valley, two Slovak wine regions meet: Tokaj and...
Wine & tastingsTokaj Gold Winery, Viničky: a tuff cellar in the vineyard23 km from the trailViničky is Slovakia’s southernmost Tokaj village, above the Bodrog River. On the south-east-facing slopes of the Orešie vineyard site, below the summit of the extinct...