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Prešov, Za kalváriou – Slovenské Nové Mesto

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135.8 kmLength
3 494 mAscent
3 646 mDescent
1 077 mMax. altitude
102 mMin. altitude

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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 Prešov, Za kalváriou – Slovenské Nové Mesto. Has red marking (national route №0915, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0915. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 135.8 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplín, Slovakia.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 135.8 km with 3,494 m of ascent from Prešov, Za kalváriou to Slovenské Nové Mesto. Estimated time: 6 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 40 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–86 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–1,080 m, past Nad Remetovou, Tri chotáre, Lysá, Menší vrch
  2. 86–92 kmDescent of 500 m (down to 270 m)
  3. 92–136 kmGentle ups and downs at 100–460 m, past Plochá hora, Medový vrch, Brezina, Brezinka

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 108 and 136 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Lysá (north-west slope) (km 18), Hut below Hradisko - južný predvrchol (km 74).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut below Lysá (north-west slope) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 18–42, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 42–65, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 65–88, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  5. Day 5: km 88–112, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  6. Day 6: km 112–136, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Prešov, Za kalváriou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 73 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 time: 6 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 40 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 108 and 136 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Lysá (north-west slope) (km 18), Hut below Hradisko - južný predvrchol (km 74). Possible overnight stops: Hut below Lysá (north-west slope) (km 18).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Prešov)km 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 271 m
  2. Spring below Debry (north slope), 290 mkm 5.5 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 290 m
  3. Spring (Ruská Nová Ves)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 474 m
  4. Spring below Nad Remetovou (west slope), 584 mkm 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 584 m
  5. Spring below Nad Remetovou (west slope), 859 mkm 12.6 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
  6. Spring below Nad Remetovou (east slope)km 14.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 794 m
  7. Spring below Krivý javor (south slope)km 15 from the start · Not verified · 878 m
  8. Spring below Krivý javor (east slope)km 15.9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 961 m

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