Levoča MountainsAbout Levoča Mountains
The Levoča Mountains (Levočské vrchy) are a compact mountain range in eastern Slovakia, part of the Outer Western Carpathians. The range is associated geographically with the historic Spiš region and lies close to the town of Levoča.
The area offers forested ridges and rolling summits with local hiking and seasonal outdoor recreation rather than high-alpine mountaineering. Trails connect small villages and forest roads provide access for day walks and nature observation.
Geologically the range forms part of the Carpathian uplift and has been used for forestry and local pastoralism; settlement patterns and land use reflect small-scale rural economies typical of the Spiš area.
The Levoča Mountains rise immediately north of the town of Levoča and lie within Slovakia’s Prešov Region, at a distance of about 10-20 km from the town of Levoča and roughly 50 km east of the regional city of Prešov.
Best Time to Visit Levoča Mountains
Mountain hiking is best in summer and early autumn; winters bring snow and require alpine equipment.
Weather & Climate near Levoča Mountains
Levoča Mountains's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (984 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 52 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 43 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 3° | -6° | 50 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | 0° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 7° | 107 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 141 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 65 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 56 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
How to Get to Levoča Mountains
Access from the town of Levoča and regional roads in the Prešov region. Local buses connect some villages; for remote trailheads a car or arranged transport is useful.
Tips for Visiting Levoča Mountains
- Bring a topographic map - the Levoča Mountains have many intersecting trails and forestry tracks.
- Expect cooler temperatures and sudden showers at elevation; plan for warm layers.