Hotels in Malcov: Walking Trails, Mountain Landscapes and Culture

For summer walks, Malcov offers a route along the Veľký rybný potok as well as a shorter route along the Večný potok.

Nature

Malcov lies in the valley of the Večný potok and the Veľký rybný potok. The streams are lined with large boulders, flat sandstone surfaces and, in places, deep pools. The cadastral territory of Malcov extends northeast into the Ľubovnianska vrchovina highlands. In the southern part, the Čergov mountain range extends into the area, while the central part is occupied by the Ondavská vrchovina highlands.

There is a hornbeam forest on Stoličná hora, while birch groves can be found on Veľká hora and Humbark. When there is sufficient snow, Malcov offers a wide selection of cross-country skiing trails.

Culture and History

The chapel “Kaplnka Narodenia Presvätej Bohorodičky” stands on Hurka Hill in Malcov. A parish feast is held at this chapel every September. The church “Chrám Stretnutia Pána” in Malcov was originally built as a Gothic church in the first half of the 14th century. Part of the original enclosing masonry has been preserved, along with the tower featuring a Gothic window with stone tracery in the reveal.

The singing group “Malcovčanky” preserves local cultural traditions and folk songs in the Šariš dialect for future generations. It performs at folklore festivals in Malcov, the surrounding area and abroad. The folklore group “Javorina” mainly performs dances and songs based on folk-song motifs and performed at a folklore festival in Malcov.

Customs and Cuisine

The local St. John’s Day custom in June included gathering medicinal herbs and other plants. The herbs, tied into small bouquets, were laid out around the church for blessing. In Malcov cuisine, Mačadlo with mushrooms is one of the culinary specialties. Baked kiški is a local specialty from the traditional slaughter cuisine.

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Location

A first-class road runs through Malcov in the direction of Bardejov – Stará Ľubovňa – Poprad.

Other places: Bardejov, Smilno, Bartošovce, Fričkovce, Zborov, Bardejovské Kúpele, Stebnícka Huta, Regetovka

For the overview of the wider destination: Bardejov.