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Hard Hiking Trails in Region of Bratislava

There are 19 hikes in Region of Bratislava in our database that fit. They average 119 km and 1,229 m (4,032 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 755 km.

That is 63 percent of the 30 routes we map in Region of Bratislava. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 119 km against 80.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,229 m (4,032 ft) on average versus 823 m (2,700 ft) across the wider area.

Hard routes mean sustained ascent, long descents and a real need to watch the clock and the forecast. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

This media shows the protected monument with the number 603-160/2 CHMSK/603-160/2 , CHMSK/603-160 ( other ) in the Slovak Republic.
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
Smerovník v cieli náučného chodníka na Kačíne
Hard

Chodník Jurka Szomolanyiho

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
19.2 km
/ 11.9 mi
Elevation gain
752 m
Typical duration
5 hr 15 min
  • Waymarked route
Public transport bus in Bratislava, SK
Hard

Mariánska cesta

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
16.9 km
/ 10.5 mi
Elevation gain
507 m
Typical duration
4 hr 20 min
Kopáčsky ostrov
Hard

Mariánska cesta

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
22.4 km
/ 13.9 mi
Elevation gain
8 m
Typical duration
4 hr 54 min
Jasenacke natuurgebied in de late winter
Hard

Záhorácka magistrála

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
21.2 km
/ 13.2 mi
Elevation gain
125 m
Typical duration
4 hr 47 min
  • Waymarked route
V sedle Skalka sa križujú červeno značená Štefánikova magistrála s modrou značkou
Expert

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
Buková , vodná nádrž na potoku Hrudky, obec Buková, západné Slovensko .
Expert

Železný pútnik

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
38.6 km
/ 24.0 mi
Elevation gain
721 m
Typical duration
10 hr
  • Mountain
This media shows the protected monument with the number 205-631/1 CHMSK/205-631/1 , CHMSK/205-631 ( other ) in the Slovak Republic.
Expert

Hasprunská 50

Region of Bratislava · Slovakia

Distance
39.2 km
/ 24.4 mi
Elevation gain
184 m
Typical duration
10 hr
  • Mountain

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
Štefánikova magistrálaRegion of Bratislava113 km2,417 m30 hrExpertApril to October
Way of St. James in Slovakia: Stage Budmerice – PezinokRegion of Bratislava26.2 km616 m6 hr 44 minHardApril to October
Way of St. James in Slovakia: Stage Pezinok – MariankaRegion of Bratislava22.9 km529 m5 hr 48 minHardApril 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
Way of St. James in Slovakia: Stage Rajka (HU) – BratislavaRegion of Bratislava24.9 km30 m5 hr 31 minHardApril to October
Way of St. James in Slovakia: Stage Trnava – BudmericeRegion of Bratislava19.2 km6 m4 hr 8 minHardApril to October
ST201 Bratislava - ČunovoRegion of Bratislava20.6 km37 m4 hr 31 minHardApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia, Cesta hrdinov SNP, Way of St. James in Slovakia: Stage Budmerice – Pezinok. 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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