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Sultans Trail, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Sultans Trail is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route) in Slovakia (Bratislava). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul · Hiking
- Local name
- Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 14 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sultanstrail.com
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 2500 km
- From
- Vienna
- To
- Istanbul
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
- Coordinates
- 48.04266, 17.21787
What it is and where
Sultans Trail is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route) in Slovakia (Bratislava).
A historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
It is in Bratislava, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.04266, 17.21787; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 2500 km
- From
- Vienna
- To
- Istanbul
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
It is one of the Hiking places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sultans Trail is May to October.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:25
- MayBest time14:58
- JunBest time15:49
- JulBest time15:28
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:58
- DecPossible8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Danubiana, Meulensteen Art MuseumArchitectural structure1.3 km
- Kalinkovská lesostepProtected area2.1 km
- S, Szent Márton-vándorút (Szombathely – Rajka)Hiking3.5 km
- Sultans TrailLong-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul5.0 km
- Rusovce MansionCastle in Slovakia5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Chata pod Rysmi
- Téryho chata
- Chata pri Popradskom plese: hotel in Vysoké Tatry, Slovakia
- Tatranska Magistrala: hiking track in Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sultans Trail?
It is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail - a European Cultural Route in the local language) in Slovakia.
When is the best time to visit Sultans Trail?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Sultans Trail?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 14 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Danubiana, Meulensteen Art Museum, Kalinkovská lesostep, S, Szent Márton-vándorút (Szombathely – Rajka). The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Bratislava119 places to see in and around Bratislava, Slovakia: Camino de Santiago, Bratislava Castle, Most SNP. Best time: May to October.
- Hiking523 places for hiking in Slovakia, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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