Hrad Devín, parking – Horná Poruba, U Brdárov

190.1 kmLength

7 200 mAscent

6 907 mDescent

965 mMax. altitude

146 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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About the trail

Route Hrad Devín, parking – Horná Poruba, U Brdárov. Has red marking (national route №0701, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0701. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 190.1 km. Location: mountain range — Little Carpathians, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 190.1 km with 7,200 m of ascent from Hrad Devín, parking to Horná Poruba, U Brdárov. Estimated time: 9 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

0–190 kmGentle ups and downs at 150–970 m, past Čapec, Kašpariskův vrch, Durda, Veľká Javorina

Steepest kilometre: km 155–156, a descent of 240 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 108 and 131 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Klinec Hut (km 29), Sološnická Shelter (km 58), Jozefa Maka Hut (km 90), Holubyho Hut (km 134).

A possible split into days:

Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 2: km 20–41, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 3: km 41–58, ≈5 h — overnight: Sološnická Shelter (hut)
Day 4: km 58–82, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 5: km 82–104, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 6: km 104–125, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 7: km 125–148, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 8: km 148–171, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
Day 9: km 171–190, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Hrad Devín, parking. This is a one-way route: the finish is 129 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?: Estimated time: 9 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?: Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 108 and 131 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?: Huts and shelters near the trail: Klinec Hut (km 29), Sološnická Shelter (km 58), Jozefa Maka Hut (km 90), Holubyho Hut (km 134). Possible overnight stops: Sološnická Shelter (km 58).

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