Poloniny · 3 days · 140 km from Košice
A Weekend in Nová Sedlica
Nová Sedlica is a lovely place for a peaceful weekend in nature beneath a spectacular night sky. In your campervan, you can stay at Camping Nová Sedlica, hike through the Stužica primeval forest and, if you have the energy, continue to Kremenec, where Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine meet; you can also bring your MTB bikes and explore the surrounding area.
Updated: 12 Nov 2026
The drive from Košice to Nová Sedlica takes about two hours and fifteen minutes and covers roughly 140 kilometres. Allow extra time if you’re travelling in a campervan, especially for the final part of the route. Camping Nová Sedlica is on the edge of the village. It has pitches for campervans, showers, toilets, electricity and a shared kitchen. Check availability and access conditions for your vehicle before you set off.
After you arrive, take a walk around the village. In the centre, you’ll find an open-air Slovak-Rusyn dictionary. Cross the Zbojský stream to see a replica of the wooden Church of St Michael the Archangel and an old folk house that looks like the little cottage from Deduško Večerníček, a character from Slovak children’s bedtime stories. There’s also a new playground right next to it. It’s a pleasant, easy walk for your first day, especially if you don’t feel like planning a bigger outing.
The main attraction is the hike to Kremenec through the Stužica primeval forest. The marked trail starts in Nová Sedlica and leads to the point where Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine meet. The return hike takes about seven hours and includes a fairly steep climb. Experienced trail runners may complete it in roughly half that time, but allow a full day for a regular hike. Set off early, wear sturdy shoes, and bring enough food and water. If you’re going with children, consider their fitness and how used they are to long walks. The effort is worth it: the scenery and surrounding nature are truly beautiful.
If you don’t fancy the hike to Kremenec, or the weather isn’t suitable, choose a shorter route. You could walk or cycle towards Jarabá skala along the yellow trail. Another option is to visit the Poloniny National Park information centre and follow the easy “Pod tmavou oblohou” (“Under the Dark Sky”) nature trail. The information centre is open seasonally, so check its current opening hours before your visit.
For a meal, you can go to Hostinec Beskyd. We had pizza and beer there and chatted with a few locals. It was a really pleasant experience. There’s also a restaurant called Kremenec in the village, though we haven’t tried it ourselves. Opening hours may vary by season, so check before you go. It’s also handy to bring your own supplies for breakfast or dinner in the campervan.
In the evening, take it easy. Poloniny is known for its dark skies, and on a clear night you can enjoy the stars from the campsite. A three-day stay gives you time to camp at a relaxed pace, take a short walk around the village and fit in one proper hiking trip.
Cyclists will enjoy the area too, especially mountain bikers. New cycling routes have opened towards Ulič, so you can explore the region on two wheels as well.
Interesting stops along the way:
1. Humenné – Vihorlat Museum and manor house. 2. Snina – Snina Manor House. 3. Stakčín – Starina Reservoir. It is a source of drinking water, so stick to publicly accessible places and follow any restrictions. 4. Ulič – an open-air miniature park of wooden churches. 5. Uličské Krivé – the wooden Church of St Michael. Check in advance whether it will be open to visitors. 6. Kňahyňa meteorite village Zboj
