Ask the AI guide:

Vranov nad Topľou – Dobrá recreation area

Start: Kvakovce · 3.3 km
Range: Zemplén Mountains
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
Download GPX Send to Telegram
19.3 kmLength
350 mAscent
391 mDescent
312 mMax. altitude
130 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Weather and adviceLoading the forecast…
Warn me about bad weather on TelegramThe bot will message you if the forecast turns dangerous

About the trail

Route Vranov nad Topľou – Dobrá recreation area. Has blue marking (regional route №2870, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2870. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 19.3 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19.3 km with 350 m of ascent from Vranov nad Topľou to Dobrá recreation area. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 19.3 km ÷ 4 = 4.8 h + 350 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 h, about 5.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 301 m)
  2. 3–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 160–310 m
  3. 7–8 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 283 m)
  4. 8–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 130–310 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Vranov nad Topľou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Walk this route in 3DReal terrain, satellite map, Carpathian forests Play

Comments and trail condition

Travellers’ experience: reports, tips, questions.

Share your experienceSign in to write a comment, an «I was here» report or ask a question. There are no anonymous comments — that keeps the conversation honest.
Sign in with TelegramGoogleE-mail
No ads, insults or other people’s contacts. The first comment of a new author is checked by hand.How we handle data

No one has reported on this trail yet. Been here lately? Tell others what it is like now.

Wildlife along the route

All
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Pedunculate oakPedunculate oakQuercus roburA mighty, long-lived tree of the foothills and lowlands. Acorns sit on long stalks, and the leaves are almost without petioles.
MallardIn season nowMallardAnas platyrhynchosThe most common wild duck: the male with a green head and a white 'collar'. It lives in the rivers, lakes, and ponds of the Carpathian valleys.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Trails nearby

All trails
Dobrá – Bučky – Petkovce – SkrabskéModerateOne-dayMarkedDobrá Skrabskévia Bučky, PetkovceElevation profile161–529 m10.3 kmascent 389 m≈ 3 h walkingVechec – BartákováEasyOne-dayMarkedVechec BartákováElevation profile183–382 m10.1 kmascent 227 m≈ 3 h walkingNová Kelča, Alpina – Šarišský ŠtiavnikHard1–2 daysMarkedNová Kelča, Alpina Šarišský ŠtiavnikElevation profile170–525 m33.2 kmascent 1 133 m≈ 10 h walking

Craft nearby

All craft places
Thermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska ŠíravaWater parks & thermal poolsThermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska ŠíravaKaluža34 km from the trailThermalpark Šírava (Thermalpark ŠÍRAVA) stands in the village of Kaluža on the northern shore of the Zemplínska Šírava — a large reservoir in eastern Slovakia.Bieszczadzkie Smaki, Smolnik: bread, liqueurs, preservesCraft producersBieszczadzkie Smaki, Smolnik: bread, liqueurs, preservesSmolnik42 km from the trailBieszczadzkie Smaki (“Bieszczady Flavours”) is a family producer of natural foods in the village of Smolnik on the Osława river, Komańcza municipality, on the western...Macák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesCrafts & workshopsMacák Pottery on Košice’s Craft Lane: ceramics and coursesHrašovík44 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.