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Prekážka – Hradište pod Vrátnom

Start: Trstín · 3.3 km
Range: Little Carpathians
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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13.4 kmLength
260 mAscent
265 mDescent
454 mMax. altitude
230 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Prekážka – Hradište pod Vrátnom. Has yellow marking (regional route №8124, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8124. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.4 km. Location: mountain range — Little Carpathians, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 13.4 km with 260 m of ascent from Prekážka to Hradište pod Vrátnom. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 13.4 km ÷ 4 = 3.3 h + 260 m ÷ 600 = 0.4 h, about 4 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–300 m
  2. 4–6 kmClimb of 150 m to Jozefa Maka Hut
  3. 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–450 m
  4. 11–13 kmDescent of 140 m to Hradište pod Vrátnom

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Jozefa Maka Hut (km 6).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Prekážka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Jozefa Maka Hut (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Jozefa Maka Hutkm 6.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 422 m

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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Black woodpeckerIn season nowBlack woodpeckerDryocopus martiusThe largest woodpecker in Europe, black with a red cap. Its large cavities are later inhabited by owls, pigeons, and bats.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
European ashEuropean ashFraxinus excelsiorA tall tree with a lacy crown and black buds. It grows in the deciduous forests and valleys of the Carpathians; in Europe, it is threatened by a fungal disease.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Craft nearby

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