Great Javorina
Velká Javořina
Velká Javořina is the highest peak of the White Carpathians, situated on the Czech-Slovak border. It's a popular destination for hiking, offering stunning views and a mountain hut on the summit for refreshments.

🏔️ Highest peak of the White Carpathians (970m) on the Czech-Slovak border.
👑 Known as the 'Queen of the White Carpathians' with majestic views.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Popular destination for hiking with marked trails
🌲 Explore a Protected Landscape Area and European biosphere reserve
☕ Enjoy refreshments at Holubyho chata on the summit
❄️ Great for winter activities like sledding and cross-country skiing
🏞️ Offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding nature

🚶‍♀️Hiking

Several marked trails lead to the summit from both Czech and Slovak sides.
🔴 Main Recommended Route: 10 km round trip from 'U Kamenné boudy' parking lot (Czech side) via the red trail. Easy forest path.
🟢 Alternative from Strání: Follow the green tourist marker.
🟢 From Strání-Květné: 11.5 km round trip on the green trail.
🔵 From Vápenky: 12 km route on the blue trail, part of the Javořina educational path.

☕ Food & Drinks (Holubyho chata)

The Holubyho chata (Holuby's Cottage) offers refreshments from a service window.
🍲 Menu includes: punch, hot chocolate, mulled wine, broth, cabbage soup (kapustnica), venison goulash, and waffles.
💳 Payment: Accepted in CZK and EUR, cash or card.

⏰ Hours (Holubyho chata service window)

🗓️ Special Holiday Hours:

  • 24.12.: 10:00-14:00
  • 25.-30.12.: 10:00-17:00
  • 31.12.: 10:00-16:00

🗓️ Regular Hours (from Jan 1st):

  • Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, except Wednesdays.

🅿️ Parking & Access

🇨🇿 From Czech side: Main starting point is 'U Kamenné boudy' parking lot (1 hour drive from Zlín). Access road not maintained in winter, can be icy. Alternative parking 5.5 km further down if impassable.
🇸🇰 From Slovak side: Possible to drive all the way up to the parking lot at Holubyho chata.

Why Avoid

👶 Trail from 'U Kamenné boudy' not suitable for strollers or smallest children.
⚠️ Access road from Czech side not maintained in winter and can be icy.

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hikingmountainnatureviewpointoutdoorprotected areacross-country skiing