If you’re interested in our activities and want to be part of our team, join us as a member of OTI Slovakia!
Members of our club have a lot of benefits:
- annual mountain insurance within Slovakia
- participation in international events across all Europe
- experience with Erasmus+ projects
- possibility to attend an instructor course in different fields such as hiking or mountain hiking, cycling, climbing etc.
- participation in easier hikes suitable for everyone within the Nitra region
- membership in the Slovak Tourist Club (KST)
- discounts on accommodation in the amount of 10 – 50% in 23 cottages and campsites throughout Slovakia. To ensure you can take advantage of our discount, please contact the mountain hut ahead of time by phone or email. They will be able to inform you of their availability and how many spots are still open to apply the discount.
- discounts on accommodation in 1001 cottages and hostels of the organization Friends of Nature Worldwide (NFI)
- 50% discount on accommodation in cottages owned by KST and ÖTK (Austrian Tourist Club)
Additionally, being a member is a great opportunity for you to meet new like-minded people, join group of nature and mountain enthusiasts and try out new experiences!
Slovak Tourist Club
OTI is a member of the Slovak Tourist Club (KST), an umbrella organisation active in the field of sport, hiking and leisure. It has more than 22 000 members joined together in 300 local clubs. KST organises various activities in different fields of tourism – hiking, ski touring, water touring, mountain hiking, bicycle touring, horseback riding, youth section, camping and nature protection. Every year, KST organises courses for hiking and cycling instructors which can be arranged for our OTI members.
OTI Membership fees – registration prior to 15. March 2025
- basic: 15 €
- students (16 – 26 y/o) and seniors (62 – 69 y/o): 10 €
- children under 15 y/o, seniors above 70 y/o and people with a disability card: 5 €
OTI Membership fees – registration from 15. March – 31. December 2025
- basic: 25 €
- students (16 – 26 y/o) and seniors (62 – 69 y/o): 19 €
- children under 15 y/o, seniors above 70 y/o and people with a disability card: 15 €
OTI does not issue paper vouchers with a sticker to its members; members receive a membership number to redeem a discount or to prove they are an active member. Use the link below to verify your membership simply by entering your membership number. Example 206 035 00XX
A membership number will be assigned to you after you complete the registration and pay the membership fee.
Membership digital pass
When you join the OTI Hiking Club, you’ll receive your digital membership pass via email within a month, as part of an automated process managed by KST. This means that your digital pass won’t be sent immediately after you sign up or pay membership fee. In the meantime, you can use your assigned membership number to claim any discounts offered to members.
Registration and Activation Process for OTI Hiking Club Membership
Becoming a member of the OTI Hiking Club is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide detailing how long it takes and what happens at each stage:
- Complete the Registration Form
Begin by filling out the online registration form. Make sure to provide accurate information, including eligibility details if you qualify for a discounted membership fee. - Receive Payment Instructions
After submitting the form, OTI will send you an email request for the membership fee. If you’ve claimed any discounts (e.g., student, senior, or child rates), they may also request documentation to confirm your eligibility. - Submit Payment
Ensure your payment is transferred successfully to OTI Slovakia’s account by the end of the month. This step is crucial as all registrations with confirmed payments are collected and processed monthly. - Membership Activation
At the beginning of the following month, the Regional Board of Slovak Tourist Club (KST) activates your membership (and also insurance). This is an essential step that finalizes your registration. - Receive Your Digital Membership Pass
By the 15th of the next month, you’ll receive your digital membership pass via email. This electronic pass is easy to download and can be stored on your smartphone for quick access.
Example Timing
If you register and pay your membership fee by January 31, your membership will be activated in early February. Your digital pass will then arrive no later than February 15.
Total Duration
The entire process of registration and activation takes approximately one month. OTI processes registrations and payments at the end of each month, which means your membership is typically ready by the middle of the following month.
Membership validity
OTI membership is valid until the end of March of the following year. If you become a member in 2025, your membership will expire on March 31, 2026 and with it your mountain insurance and the opportunity to take advantage of discounts.
Insurance for OTI members:
Here you may find info about the insurance in Slovak language: https://www.kst.sk/userfiles/file/UNION_info_sprievodca_k_6_3_2015.pdf
If you are interested in joining Hiking Club OTI and become member of KST, feel free to fill in this registration form or you can contact us:
- email: info @ otislovakia.sk