Timeline
07:06
Hike from Kojšovská hoľa to Košice-Čermeľ
Take a bus from the bus station to Zlatá Idka and begin the 33.5 km hike from there.
13:06
Hike from Kojšovská hoľa to Košice-Čermeľ
Continue the ascent. The trail climbs 1036 m, so pace yourself for the long trek ahead.
15:06
Hike from Kojšovská hoľa to Košice-Čermeľ
Approach the summit area. The view opens up as you near the top of Kojšovská hoľa.
16:06
Hike from Kojšovská hoľa to Košice-Čermeľ
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 15:14, leading into the sunset at 16:06.
18:06
Hike from Kojšovská hoľa to Košice-Čermeľ
Begin the 1471 m descent. The hike commonly takes a little more than 9 hours total, so allow plenty of time for the return.
Local tip
The hike is long and strenuous. Start early to ensure you have enough daylight for the descent.
Check before you go
- Check the bus schedule from the bus station to Zlatá Idka.
- Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring enough water and snacks for a 9+ hour day.
- The descent is steep; use trekking poles if available.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Košice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).