Prešov, Veterinary Hospital – Kapušany, station
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About the trail
Route Prešov, Veterinary Hospital – Kapušany, station. Has green marking (regional route №5702, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5702. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.2 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.2 km with 399 m of ascent from Prešov, Veterinary Hospital to Kapušany, station. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 488 m)
- 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–510 m
- 11–12 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 274 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–280 m
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 9, 10 and 12.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Prešov, Veterinary Hospital. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 9, 10 and 12.
Water and shelter on the route
- Okruhliak Springkm 3.4 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 358 m
- Spring below Okruhliakkm 4.2 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 389 m
- Kelemenka Springkm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 451 m
- Kaplička Springkm 10.4 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 408 m
- Vajcovka Spring, 281 mkm 11.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 281 m
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