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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Region of Prešov

14 routes in Region of Prešov qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 206 km and 4,526 m (14,849 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 500 km.

That is 13 percent of the 110 routes we map in Region of Prešov. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 206 km against 34.0 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 4,526 m (14,849 ft) on average versus 748 m (2,454 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Expert

Via Slovakia (Ubľa - Dukla)

Poloniny National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
139 km
/ 86.1 mi
Elevation gain
3,050 m
Typical duration
37 hr
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Beskid Way of St. James

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
291 km
/ 181 mi
Elevation gain
6,403 m
Typical duration
78 hr
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Main Trail of Beskidy

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
500 km
/ 311 mi
Elevation gain
10,997 m
Typical duration
135 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Rzeszów - Grybów

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
427 km
/ 266 mi
Elevation gain
9,402 m
Typical duration
115 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Východokarpatská magistrála

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
213 km
/ 133 mi
Elevation gain
4,695 m
Typical duration
57 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Brzeźnica - Kacwin

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
143 km
/ 88.8 mi
Elevation gain
3,146 m
Typical duration
38 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Tarnów - Wielki Rogacz

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
191 km
/ 119 mi
Elevation gain
4,207 m
Typical duration
51 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Via Slovakia (Ubľa - Dukla)Poloniny National Park139 km3,050 m37 hrExpertApril to October
Via Slovakia (Červený Kláštor - Štrbské pleso)Tatra National Park73.3 km1,613 m19 hrExpertApril to October
European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east)Region of Prešov249 km5,479 m67 hrExpertApril to October
International friendship trail Eisenach–Budapest (Poland east)Region of Prešov249 km5,488 m67 hrExpertApril to October
Beskid Way of St. JamesRegion of Prešov291 km6,403 m78 hrExpertApril to October
European long distance path E8 - part PolandRegion of Prešov173 km3,801 m46 hrExpertApril to October
Main Trail of BeskidyRegion of Prešov500 km10,997 m135 hrExpertApril to October
Rzeszów - GrybówRegion of Prešov427 km9,402 m115 hrExpertApril to October
Svätojakubská cesta na Slovensku: Šarišsko-spišská trasa Prešov - LevočaRegion of Prešov66.0 km1,451 m17 hrExpertApril to October
Východokarpatská magistrálaRegion of Prešov213 km4,695 m57 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Via Slovakia (Červený Kláštor - Štrbské pleso), Via Slovakia (Ubľa - Dukla), European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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