Hiking in the High Tatras

Trekking and rock climbing

PRIDE OF SLOVAKIA

It is completely right to label High Tatras as the pride of Slovakia. Despite of its small surface area, the highest peak of The Carpathian Mountains and of Slovakia, Gerlachovský Štít (2 655 m. a.s.l.), is situated right there. Walking in surroundings, lighter hikes throughout the forests or even the most challenging hikes to the mountain peaks will make you leave with warm memories.

TWO-THOUSAND-METER HIGH PEAKS

The majority of the marked hiking trails in the High Tatras is opened all year long. From the 15th of June till the 1st of November are opened also those, by which you can reach 2 000+ metres high peaks, distant saddles and ridges.

THE MOST TRAILS

Tatranska Lomnica serves as a starting point for a lot of hikes in High Tatras. Directly from Tatranska Lomnica you can get to Skalnate pleso (glacier lake), Zelene pleso (Green glacier lake), you can visit the Great and Small Cold valleys or just take a walk through the forest to Starý Smokovec.

Challenging Hikes

JAHŇACÍ ŠTÍT

Hiking to Jahňací štít first takes you to the Chata pri Zelenom Plese. Behind it, there is a steep, chain-secured path marked by yellow signs. From Jahňací štít, you will have a breathtaking view of the Tatras, especially the Belianske Mountains, which have the least marked trails, making their nature almost untouched.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL:

Climb: 1,485 m
Descent: 105 m
Length: 13.7 km
Time: 5:40
Difficulty: Medium

VEĽKÁ SVIŠŤOVKA

The trail starts in Tatranská Lomnica. Following the green trail will lead you to Skalnatá chata, which is part of the Tatra magistrála, a route that runs through the entire Tatras. The hut is operated by the well-known Tatra high-altitude porter, Laco Kulanga. One of his porter records, specifically to Zamkovského chata, is 207.5 kilograms. Near Skalnatá chata, you can find Skalnaté pleso and the astronomical observatory. If you visit Skalnatá chata and enjoy a warm tea, it’s worthwhile to continue hiking to Veľká Svišťovka. The path follows the red signs of the Tatra magistrála. From the Svišťovka saddle, you will have a beautiful view of the valley, which also features Chata pri Zelenom plese.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL:

Climb: 1,255 m
Descent: 82 m
Length: 9.3 km
Time: 4:10
Difficulty: Medium

OBSERVATORY IN STARÁ LESNÁ

The trail starts at the WILI TATRY hotel. After leaving the hotel, turn left and follow the road towards the mountains until you find a sign indicating the running trail on the opposite side of the road. Turn here and continue along the path to the observatory in Stará Lesná. You will encounter an educational trail that takes you past the buildings with telescopes.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL:

Climb: 40 m
Descent: 65 m
Length: 2.5 km
Time: 0:40
Difficulty: Child-friendly

SKALNATÁ CHATA

Skalnatá chata is part of the Tatra magistrála, a trail that runs through the entire Tatras. The hut is managed by the well-known Tatra high-altitude porter, Laco Kulanga. One of his porter records, specifically to Zamkovského chata, is 207.5 kilograms. Near Skalnatá chata, you can find Skalnaté pleso and the astronomical observatory.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL:

Climb: 870 m
Descent: 20 m
Length: 5.9 km
Time: 2:50
Difficulty: Low

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