Devínska Kobyla
The highest hill in Bratislava, with forest trails, spring meadows and a lookout tower facing Austria, Hungary, Czechia and the Alps.
Why visit
Devínska Kobyla is the westernmost hill of the Little Carpathians and a national nature reserve, rising between Devín, Devínska Nová Ves and Dúbravka.
On the summit, where a military missile base once stood, a steel lookout tower looks out across the borders into Austria, Hungary and Czechia, and on clear days as far as the Alps.
What to see
- Lookout tower: 21 metres and 112 steps, with a telescope on the top platform.
- Spring meadows: the warm, steppe-like slopes bloom with rare plants in spring.
- Sandberg: a sandstone fossil site on the northern slopes, left by an ancient sea.
- Educational trail: from Devín over the hill to Devínska Nová Ves, about two hours on foot.
Plan your visit
Admission is free. The walk from the nearest bus stop to the tower takes about 30–40 minutes on forest paths, and the tower is reached by stairs only.
It is a protected reserve, so stay on the marked trails. There are no shops on the hill – bring water. Devín Castle sits at the foot of the hill.
Address
Včeláriková, 841 10 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
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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