Štefánikova mohyla – Biely kríž
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Štefánikova mohyla – Biely kríž. Has green marking (regional route №5145, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5145. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.9 km. Location: mountain range — Little Carpathians, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.9 km with 405 m of ascent from Štefánikova mohyla to Biely kríž. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 120–160 m
- 12–17 kmClimb of 350 m to Klinec Hut
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 140 m (≈14%), near Vajnorská hora.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Klinec Hut (km 17).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Štefánikova mohyla. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 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 17).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mníchov vrch (east slope)km 10.1 from the start · Not verified · 136 m
- Spring below Mníchov vrch (south-east slope)km 12.4 from the start · Not verified · 187 m
- Spring below Sakrakopec (south slope)km 14.4 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 357 m
- Spring below Sakrakopec (west slope)km 15.6 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 414 m
- Vydrica Springkm 16.9 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 521 m
- Klinec Hutkm 16.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Standing · 511 m
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Wine & tastingsKarpatská Perla winery in Šenkvice: tastings and cellarŠenkvice17 km from the trailFrom a home cellar to Winery of the Year Šenkvice is a wine village on the plain below the eastern slopes of the Little Carpathians, between Pezinok and Modra.
Crafts & workshopsSlovak Folk Majolica in Modra: pottery tour and paintingModra18 km from the trailModra is a small wine town on the eastern slopes of the Little Carpathians, half an hour’s drive from Bratislava.
Wine & tastingsJuran z Modry winery: tastings in a Modra wine shopModra19 km from the trailModra is one of the main wine towns of the Little Carpathians: every other courtyard has its own cellar, and rows of vines climb the slopes above the town.