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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Slovakia

There are 69 hikes in Slovakia in our database that fit. They average 155 km and 3,044 m (9,987 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 755 km.

That is 13 percent of the 537 routes we map in Slovakia. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 155 km against 28.9 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 3,044 m (9,987 ft) on average versus 585 m (1,919 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

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Expert

Cesta hrdinov SNP

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
737 km
/ 458 mi
Elevation gain
7,003 m
Typical duration
185 hr
  • Mountain
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra), Malé Karpaty , Slovakia
Expert

Štefánikova magistrála

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
113 km
/ 70.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,417 m
Typical duration
30 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
B-S 14 Duna casemate, Bratislava, Slovakia
Hard

ST201 Bratislava - Čunovo

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
20.6 km
/ 12.8 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
4 hr 31 min
  • Long-distance path
Two danubes
Hard

ST202a Čunovo - Lipót

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
34.9 km
/ 21.7 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
7 hr 53 min
  • Long-distance path
931 01 Šamorín, Slovakia
Hard

ST202b Čunovo - Bodíky

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
29.5 km
/ 18.3 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
6 hr 38 min
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Via Slovakia (Domica - Kechnec)

Slovak Karst National Park · Region of Košice

Distance
86.9 km
/ 54.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,911 m
Typical duration
23 hr
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Via Slovakia (Ubľa - Dukla)

Poloniny National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
139 km
/ 86.1 mi
Elevation gain
3,050 m
Typical duration
37 hr
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Sidzina - Jabłonka

Babia Góra National Park · Region of Žilina

Distance
74.3 km
/ 46.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,634 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
V sedle Skalka sa križujú červeno značená Štefánikova magistrála s modrou značkou
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Trnavská stovka

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
91.0 km
/ 56.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,891 m
Typical duration
24 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Via Carpatica Vulcanica

Region of Košice · Slovakia

Distance
85.6 km
/ 53.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,882 m
Typical duration
22 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Beskid Way of St. James

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
291 km
/ 181 mi
Elevation gain
6,403 m
Typical duration
78 hr
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Cyril and Methodius Route

Region of Trnava · Slovakia

Distance
511 km
/ 318 mi
Elevation gain
11,246 m
Typical duration
138 hr
  • Long-distance path
Moderate

ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo

Region of Trnava · Slovakia

Distance
12.0 km
/ 7.5 mi
Elevation gain
264 m
Typical duration
2 hr 54 min
  • Long-distance path
Hard

ST205a Gönyű - Komárno

Region of Nitra · Slovakia

Distance
28.5 km
/ 17.7 mi
Elevation gain
626 m
Typical duration
7 hr 16 min
  • Long-distance path
Moderate

ST208 Mužla - Esztergom

Region of Nitra · Slovakia

Distance
14.9 km
/ 9.3 mi
Elevation gain
329 m
Typical duration
3 hr 36 min
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Cesta Márie Széchy

Region of Banská Bystrica · Slovakia

Distance
66.2 km
/ 41.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,457 m
Typical duration
17 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Czech Trail

Region of Trenčín · Slovakia

Distance
96.3 km
/ 59.8 mi
Elevation gain
2,118 m
Typical duration
25 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Czech Trail

Region of Žilina · Slovakia

Distance
117 km
/ 73.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,583 m
Typical duration
31 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Czech Trail

Region of Trnava · Slovakia

Distance
119 km
/ 74.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,628 m
Typical duration
31 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Main Trail of Beskidy

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
500 km
/ 311 mi
Elevation gain
10,997 m
Typical duration
135 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Ponitrianska magistrála

Region of Banská Bystrica · Slovakia

Distance
69.1 km
/ 42.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,520 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Rudná magistrála

Region of Banská Bystrica · Slovakia

Distance
195 km
/ 121 mi
Elevation gain
4,299 m
Typical duration
52 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Rzeszów - Grybów

Region of Prešov · Slovakia

Distance
427 km
/ 266 mi
Elevation gain
9,402 m
Typical duration
115 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
European long distance path E8 - part SlovakiaRegion of Bratislava755 km7,650 m190 hrExpertJune to October
Cesta hrdinov SNPRegion of Bratislava737 km7,003 m185 hrExpertJune to October
European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (west)Malá Fatra National Park204 km4,490 m54 hrExpertApril to October
International friendship trail Eisenach–Budapest (Slovakia west)Protection zone of the Little Fatra National Park213 km4,686 m57 hrExpertApril to October
Štefánikova magistrálaRegion of Bratislava113 km2,417 m30 hrExpertApril to October
Via Slovakia (Skalica - Bratislava)Region of Bratislava127 km512 m30 hrExpertApril to October
Via Slovakia (Bratislava - Komárno)Region of Bratislava120 km149 m28 hrExpertApril to October
ST201 Bratislava - ČunovoRegion of Bratislava20.6 km37 m4 hr 31 minHardApril to October
ST202a Čunovo - LipótRegion of Bratislava34.9 km19 m7 hr 53 minHardApril to October
ST202b Čunovo - BodíkyRegion of Bratislava29.5 km36 m6 hr 38 minHardApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia, Cesta hrdinov SNP, International friendship trail Eisenach–Budapest (Slovakia west). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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