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· Šariš
Castle ruin Hrad Velky Saris near Presov - Eastern Slovakia
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View up to the castle ruinsPhoto: Ulrich Koppold, DAV Sektion Augsburg
Ascent to the area of the Vel'ký Šariš castle ruins via the normal route and descent via natural path
From Vel'ký Šariš, optionally on the normal route or – in good weather conditions – on the natural path to the castle ruins area. This path is strenuous due to numerous fallen trees and bushes across the path, but also scenic.
The majority of the route runs through the forest. From the castle area you have some attractive views of the surrounding Šariš region. The castle area is extensive. At the ticket office, you pay a small entrance fee. You can also buy drinks and snacks there
Author’s recommendation
Of course, instead of the natural path, the normal route can be used in both directions
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
In strong wind or after rainfall, as well as on slippery ground, walking on the natural path is strongly discouraged. This requires frequent detours around fallen trees and bushes. Nevertheless, it is not too difficult to find your way back to the path each time
Tips and suggestions
In Slovakia, you buy bus tickets for a certain travel time, e.g. 30 minutes
Roadbook
From the train station, walk through the town following the signs. The church also serves as an orientation point.
The ascent on the normal route runs along a wide forest path.
The turn-off to the natural path on the descent is located in a curve below the castle area and is not to be missed due to the warning sign. The path is not closed (see photo, as of August 2025)
Kostol sv. Jakuba
Kaplnka sv. Kunhuty
Hrad Šariš
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By bus 45 from SAD from Prešov to Vel'ký Šariš: https://www.sad-po.sk/ to Námestie sv. Jakuba (church)
or by train from Prešov Hlavná stanica (main station) or Prešov mesto: www.zssk.sk (in Slovak or English)
Directions
By car on the D1 motorway coming from the west up to just before Prešov, then on the R4 to Vel'ký Šariš
Parking
Parking below the castle ruins at the Archeopark or in the town
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
freytag&berndt Prešov a okolie (Prešov and surroundings) 1:12000 and 1:5000
Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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