Skároš

Košice-okolie District · Košice Region · Slovakia
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Skároš is a village in Slovakia, located in the Košice-okolie District of the Košice Region. The village sits at an altitude of 236 metres above sea level, covers an area of 36.87 km², and as of 2025 has a population of 1171. It is surrounded by the scenic Zemplén Mountains, and the Bradliansky and Miličský streams flow through the area, contributing to its tranquil natural setting.

The first historical mention of Skároš dates back to 1270, when it belonged to Trstené pri Hornáde. Over the centuries, the village has maintained its identity and is closely linked to the development of the Košice Region.

Skároš is known for its natural environment, especially its proximity to the Zemplén Mountains, which attract outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The village preserves traditional rural culture, and the surrounding forests and streams offer excellent opportunities for walks and relaxation. The population is predominantly Slovak, with Rusyn, Romani, Hungarian, Polish, Czech, and other minorities also present, reflecting the area's diverse heritage.

Visitors to Skároš and its surroundings can explore eight marked hiking trails, including "Kuzmice – Skároš", "Kalša – Skároš", "Ruskov – Zvernica Črepník", "Zemplínska Teplica – Malinyak", "Malý Milič, saddle – Malá Marovka", "Brezina – Čatorňa, state border", "Vyšná Myšľa – Veľká Marovka", and "Ďurkov – Sosnová draga". The prominent peak in the area is Veľký Milič, ideal for hiking. Skároš serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's natural and cultural attractions.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod to Skároš is about 182 km (around 2 h 45 min without queues): the route goes via Vyšné Nemecké, Sobrance, Michalovce, and Košice, then on the D1 motorway via Prešov to the exit near Levoča, followed by road 533 to Spišská Nová Ves. An e-vignette is required for the D1 (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

All trails
Kuzmice – SkárošModerateTwo-dayMarkedKuzmice SkárošElevation profile147–677 m21.4 kmascent 636 m≈ 6.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreKalša – SkárošModerateTwo-dayMarkedKalša SkárošElevation profile199–686 m20.8 kmascent 727 m≈ 6.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreVyšná Myšľa – Veľká MárovkaEasyOne-dayMarkedVyšná Myšľa Veľká MárovkaElevation profile213–704 m9.3 kmascent 33 m≈ 2.5 h walking3.5 km from the centrePrešov, Za kalváriou – Slovenské Nové MestoHardMulti-dayMarkedPrešov, Za kalváriou Slovenské Nové MestoElevation profile102–1 077 m135.8 kmascent 3 494 m4.1 km from the centreMalý Milič, saddle – Malá MárovkaEasyOne-dayMarkedMalý Milič, saddle Malá MárovkaElevation profile663–886 m4.1 kmascent 213 m≈ 1.5 h walking4.5 km from the centreBrezina – Čatorňa, state borderEasyOne-dayMarkedBrezina Čatorňa, state borderElevation profile180–459 m7.7 kmascent 282 m≈ 2.5 h walking8.9 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
Veľký Milič (Nagy-Milic)PeakVeľký Milič (Nagy-Milic)Skárošaltitude 895 m6.2 km from the centreVeľký Milič (Hungarian Nagy-Milic) is an 895 m summit right on the Slovak–Hungarian border, about 14 km south-east of Košice.

What to visit

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Macák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesCrafts & workshopsMacák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesHrašovík17 km from the centreHrnčiarska 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.Herrenwald craft brewery, Malá Ida: tour with the brewerCraft beer & breweriesHerrenwald craft brewery, Malá Ida: tour with the brewerMalá Ida18 km from the centreThe Herrenwald brewery stands in its Panský les ("Lords’ Wood") quarter, from whose German name it takes its own.

Craft nearby

All craft places
ÚĽUV Craft Centre Košice: craft workshops and folk-art shopCrafts & workshopsÚĽUV Craft Centre Košice: craft workshops and folk-art shopBaška18 km from the centreÚĽUV (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...J&J Ostrožovič Winery, Veľká Tŕňa: Tokaj tasting 13 m undergroundWine & tastingsJ&J Ostrožovič Winery, Veľká Tŕňa: Tokaj tasting 13 m undergroundVeľká Tŕňa26 km from the centreFew 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...Tokaj Macik Winery, Malá Tŕňa: organic Tokaj and cellar tastingsWine & tastingsTokaj Macik Winery, Malá Tŕňa: organic Tokaj and cellar tastingsVeľká Tŕňa27 km from the centreMalá Tŕňa is the heart of Slovak Tokaj: its Medzipivničná ("Between-the-Cellars") Street runs along the stone portals of old cellars.

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

345 mHutHut below DomaškaZemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verified
398 mHutHut below Ždanský vrchZemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verified
693 mSpringSpring below DobrákZemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verified60 m from a trailNot for drinking
669 mSpringMárovka SpringZemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
537 mDrinking waterDrinking water below Suchá horaZemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trailMarked as drinkable
641 mSpringSpring below Suchá hora (north-east slope)Zemplén Mountains · SlovakiaNot verified90 m from a trail

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod ≈182 km, ≈2 h 45 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 via Sobrance and Michalovce to Košice → D1 motorway via Prešov to the exit near Levoča → road 533 to Spišská Nová Ves (≈177 km, ≈2 h 30 min from the border). From Lviv via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈407 km, ≈6 h 40 min; through Poland (Kraków – Nowy Targ) ≈496 km, ≈6 h 20 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

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