Velký Lopeník Mountain

Forest peak on Slovakia–Czech border

Velký Lopeník sits on the Czech-Slovak border in the White Carpathians, known for its wooden lookout tower, forested trails and hilltop shelters favored by walkers.

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Velký Lopeník at a Glance#

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About Velký Lopeník#

Velký Lopeník is a mountain located on the border area between Slovakia and the Czech Republic within the White Carpathians/Slovak-Moravian Carpathians. It forms part of a cross-border ridge popular with walkers and is characterized by forested slopes and open meadows near the summit.

The peak is accessible from both countries via marked trails and is commonly visited by hikers seeking ridge walks and views over the surrounding countryside. There are border crossings on foot along the ridge in this rural mountain area.

Geographically it lies in the western Carpathian foothills, straddling the national boundary between Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Best Time to Visit Velký Lopeník#

Visit in summer for the easiest hiking conditions; shoulder seasons are quieter and winter can be snowy and challenging.

Summer (hiking)
June-August · 10-20 °C
Most accessible and comfortable time for walking the ridges and enjoying views; trails see the most visitors.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 5-15 °C
Cooler, quieter and often very pleasant for hikes; fewer crowds than midsummer.
Winter
December-February · -5-5 °C
Snow and ice are common; winter routes require experience and appropriate equipment.

Weather & Climate near Velký Lopeník#

Climate

Velký Lopeník's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -6° - -1° -9° 49 mm overcast 94% 5.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor -6° - 1° -8° 48 mm overcast 90% 5.0 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Acceptable -3° - 5° -4° 47 mm partly cloudy 83% 5.0 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 1° - 10° 2° 57 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 6° - 16° 11° 86 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.3 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Good 9° - 18° 13° 112 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.9 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 94 mm partly cloudy 64% 3.8 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Good 10° - 20° 15° 101 mm partly cloudy 63% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Good 7° - 15° 11° 74 mm partly cloudy 70% 4.3 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Good 3° - 10° 3° 54 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor -2° - 4° -4° 67 mm overcast 90% 5.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor -5° - 0° -8° 69 mm overcast 94% 5.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h