Owl Rock
(Sovia skala)

Vantage point

Description

You can find the owl rock in the recreation area of Čingov. It got its name because of the large number of owls. This viewpoint is very popular for its easy accessibility and undemanding nature, even people with less physical fitness and children can handle it. The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of Prielom Hornáda, the High Tatras and the entire Čingov resort. Tourists consider it a very peaceful and quiet place suitable for thinking and clearing their heads. At the end of the tourist season, they regularly organize climbs to Sovia skala, and everyone can participate.

Possible trails

From Smižianská Maša and back
Distance
5,9 km
Time
1:15 h
Ascent
226 m
From Čingov and back
Distance
1,8 km
Time
0:35 h
Ascent
136 m
From Košiarny briežok and back
Distance
6,1 km
Time
1:25 h
Ascent
128 m
Loop from Košiarny briežok
Distance
8,8 km
Time
2:15 h
Ascent
289 m
Loop from Čingov
Distance
8,8 km
Time
2:15 h
Ascent
286 m

Parking and public transport

Bus
Zastávka - Čingov, parkovisko
Parking
Smižany, Maša
Čingov
Košiarny briežok
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