Bratislava Forest Park
Beech and oak forest in the Little Carpathians on the city’s edge, with lakes at Železná studnička, Kamzík hill and trails into the hills.
Why visit
The Bratislava Forest Park starts where the city ends: a bus or trolleybus ride from the centre takes you into the Little Carpathians, with marked paths, meadows and forest lodges.
Locals have come here for weekend walks since the 19th century. Today it is the city’s main place for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and picnics, all without a car.
What to see
- Železná studnička: a valley with a chain of small lakes, picnic meadows and forest restaurants; Partizánska lúka at its entrance has sports fields and a fitness park.
- Kamzík: the hill with the TV tower, forest restaurants and the start of several trails and downhill bike routes.
- Koliba: the residential edge of the park, a common starting point for walks up to Kamzík.
- Kačín: a quieter meadow area with picnic spots and treehouse accommodation.
- Forest trails: marked hiking and cycling routes, including a nature trail from Červený most via Železná studnička to Kamzík.
Plan your visit
Entry is free and the park is open all year. Take a bus to Železná studnička or a trolleybus up to Koliba and Kamzík, then continue on foot.
The lower paths around the lakes are flat; most other trails are forest paths with climbs. The nature trail to Kamzík takes about two and a half hours.
Wear proper shoes, and in spring and summer protect yourself against ticks.
Address
Cesta mládeže, 830 00 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
Opening hours
Tourist Information Center
Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.
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