Šanec is the name given to a section of a wooded hill the town of Sabinov and is situated right by the River Torysa. Šanec is mainly used for leisure activities and, due to its proximity to the town (with access directly from the main road), it is a popular destination in every season. You can walk along the ridge to Kohút in 2–3 hours.
On Good Friday in 1990, the Salesian youth organised the first Way of the Cross, during which a wooden birch cross was carried up to Šanec. This cross was later used as firewood. The idea of erecting a permanent cross made of durable solid wood at this site came from Mr Bartolomej Rokošný, then a member of the VPS. The final design and construction of the cross were carried out by the carpenter Alfonz Kuchár. Along the path leading to the cross, there are wooden crosses. There are 14 crosses in total – the 14 Stations of the Cross. Šanec offers a lovely panoramic view of the town of Sabinov and the surrounding villages.
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How to get to Šanec: There are several routes leading to the summit. The best-signposted one starts at Švabľovka Forest Park, opposite the Sabinov Municipal Swimming Pool.
Route length: up to 1 km from the starting point
Estimated time: 30 minutes without breaks
Difficulty: suitable for all age groups
