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A Quiet Hike from Čermeľ to Vysoký Vrch

Skip the city noise and trade it for a steady climb through the hills above Košice. This route offers a solid workout and fresh air without the crowds.

Best time: noneAbout 420 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Hike from Košice-Čermeľ to Vysoký Vrch

    Start your hike at the Children's railway in Košice-Čermeľ. Look for the signs with red stripes and head toward Nad Kavečanmi. This is the beginning of a 25.5 km loop that climbs up to Vysoký Vrch.

  2. 12:00

    Reach Sedlo Repy near Vysoký Vrch. This is the high point of the ascent. Take a moment to catch your breath and enjoy the view before you begin the descent.

  3. 14:00

    Follow the signs with blue strips to guide you back down toward Košice-Čermeľ. The trail descends steadily, leading you away from the ridge and back into the valley.

  4. 16:00

    Finish your hike back at the starting point in Čermeľ. You have completed the full loop.

Local tip

The hike takes a little more than 7 hours. Bring enough water and snacks for the full duration, as there are no shops along the trail.

Check before you go

  • Check the route details for the bus to Zlatá Idka if you need transport to the start.
  • The hike is 25.5 km long with significant ascent and descent, so wear sturdy shoes.
  • Follow the red striped signs for the ascent and blue striped signs for the return.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Košice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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