Hiking

Hiking with a Dog in the High Tatras

According to the latest decree valid from December 15th, 2023, the movement of pets in the territory of the Tatra National Park has been limited. However, you can still get to locations with your pet that are popular among visitors to our mountains. It is now allowed to enter the Tatra National Park accompanied by animals only outside locations with marmot colonies, locations with the permanent presence of chamois herds, and locations where large beasts and other rare and endangered animal species occur. , Dogs are allowed on these hiking trails: Lysá Poľana – Horáreň v Bielovodskej doline – blue trail Tatranská Javorina – rázcestie pod Muráňom – green trail Tatranská Javorina – horáreň pod Muráňom – blue trail Strednica, Ždiar – Ptošovské turne – village Ždiar – green trail Tatranská Kotlina – Šumivý prameň – green trail Tatranská Kotlina – Kežmarské Žľaby – blue trail Biela Voda – Šalviový prameň – yellow trail Tatranské Matliare – Šalviový prameň – blue trail Tatranské Matliare – Tatranská Lomnica – yellow trail Tatranská Lomnica – Skalnaté pleso – green trail Tatranská Lomnica – Vodopády Studeného potoka – blue trail Tatranská Lesná – Vodopády Studeného potoka – yellow trail Starý Smokovec – Hrebienok – green trail Starý Smokovec – rázcestie pod Slavkovským štítom – blue trail Nový Smokovec – rázcestie nad Zrubami – yellow trail Tatranské Zruby – rázcestie nad Zrubami – blue trail Tatranská Polianka – Sliezsky dom – asphalt road Tatranská Polianka – Štôla – green trail Vyšné Hágy – Štôla – yellow trail Popradské Pleso, tram stop – Popradské pleso – blue trail and asphalt road. Horský hotel Popradské pleso – Symbolický cintorín (without entering the symbolic cemetery area with the dog) – Popradská poľana – yellow trail Štrbské Pleso, Liečebný dom Solisko – hotel FIS – yellow trail Štrbské Pleso, Liečebný dom Solisko – Tri studničky, Stará horáreň – green trail Štrba – Tatranská Štrba – Štrbské Pleso – Chata pod Soliskom – blue trail Rázcestie pri Bielom Váhu – Jamské pleso – blue trail Podbanské – Tri studničky – Štrbské Pleso, Rázcestie pred Heliosom – red trail Tri studničky – Kmeťov vodopád – blue trail Kôprová dolina Rázcestie pod Grúnikom – Horáreň pred Tichou dolinou – green trail Nadbanské, Pod kravskou cestou – Tichá dolina, Rázcestie Liptovský košiar – yellow trail Map of hiking trails where you can enter with animals ,

Summer Hiking

Winter Hiking

Winter Closure of Marked Hiking Trails

Seasonal closure of selected hiking trails in the High Tatras lasts from November 1st to May 31st , or in the case of the Symbolic Cemetery from December 15 to April 30. At this time, nature and animals enjoy their winter rest. Especially higher elevated trails, saddles, and peaks are closed. However, all the trails leading to the chalets are open all year round, except for Chata pod Rysmi. According to the decree dated November 20th, 2023, which is valid from December 15th, 2023, the seasonal closure applies to these sections of trails in the High Tatras area. , Map of open hiking trails during the winter closure ,,, Closed hiking trails Seasonal closure from November 1st to May 31st of the following calendar year Bielovodská valley from gamekeeper’s house in Bielovodská valley to saddleback Prielom 🔵 Javorová valley from a junction Rázcestie Pod Muráňom to Sedielko 🟢 Zadné Meďodoly from gamekeeper’s house Pod Muráňom to Kopské saddle 🔵 Monkova valley – Široké saddle – Kopské saddle 🔴 Kopské saddle from Veľké Biele tarn 🔴 Jahňací peak from Zelené tarn 🟡 Saddle under Veľká Svišťovka from Zelené tarn and from Observatory SAV 🔴 Malá Studená valley from Téryho chata through Sedielko 🟢 and Priečne saddle to Zbojnícka chata 🟡 Veľká Studená valley from Zbojnícka chata to Priečne saddle 🟡 and Prielom 🔵 Slavkovský peak from Slavkovska vyhliadka 🔵 Velická valley from Velické tarn through Poľský hrebeň 🟢 and to Východná Vysoká 🟡 Velická valley, Batizovská valley, Štôlska valley, Mengusovská valley – from Sliezsky dom through Batizovské pleso, Sedlo pod Ostrvou to junction above Popradské pleso 🔴 together with a hiking trail from Batizovské pleso to turning to Vyšné Hágy 🟡 Mengusovská valley from a crossroads Rázcestie nad Žabím potokom through Hincovo pleso to Vyšné Kôprovské sedlo to Kôprovský peak 🔵 and through a crossroads Rázcestie nad Žabím potokom through Chata pod Rysmi and saddle Váha to peak Rysy 🔴 Mengusovská valley – from crossroads Trigan to crossroads above Popradské pleso 🔴 Mlynická valley from waterfall Skok to saddle Bystrá lávka 🟡 Furkotská valley from a crossroads Pod Furkotskou dolinou na Tatranskej magistrále 🟡 and from Škutnastá valley to Chata pod Soliskom 🔵 Kriváň from a junction Rázcestie pri Jamskom plese 🔵 and from gamekeeper’s house Tri Studničky 🟢 Kôprová valley from Kmeťov waterfall 🔵🟢🔴 Tichá valley from crossroads in Liptovský košiar 🟡🔴 Seasonal closure from December 15th to April 30th of the following calendar year Mengusovská valley – Symbolic cemetery in both directions 🟡

Winter Hiking

Winter Hiking in High Tatras

, Seasonal closure The seasonal closure of selected hiking trails in the High Tatras lasts from November 1st until May 31st. The hiking trail to the Symbolic Cemetery is closed from December 15th to April 30th of the following calendar year. At this time, nature and animals enjoy winter rest. In particular, higher elevated trails, saddles, and peaks are closed. However, all the trails leading to the chalets are open all year round, except for Chata pod Rysmi.

Winter Hiking

Ascent to Predné Solisko through Furkotská dolina

A medium challenging half-day hike. We start the hike from Štrbské pleso 0,40 h to a junction Rázcestie pod Furkotou. If we continued along the red trail, we would got to a tarn Jamské pleso, but we choose the yellow trail instead. After 1 hour along the first forest path and then stone steps, we get to a junction Rázcestie pod Soliskom (otherwise known as Škutnastá poľana). From this point it takes only 0,15h. to reach the chalet Chata pod Soliskom . The chalet offers good rest and refreshment. An additional 40 minutes will take us to the peak Predné Solisko. We climb the rocky trail with stone rubble and partially unpaved areas. What awaits us at the top are wonderful views of the entire Štrbské pleso and surroundings. We can take the same route back, use a chairlift, or follow the blue trail 1,25 h that leads under the chairlift down to Štrbské Pleso. Total Ascent: 770 m Trail Length: 12,6 km (6,3 km, 6,3 km) Duration: 4:35 h (2,25 h, 2,00 h) Terrain: rocky and forest path Starting point: Štrbské Pleso Hiking marks: red, yellow, blue ,

Summer Hiking

Ascent to Kriváň from Štrbské Pleso

Challenging all-day hike for tourists in good physical shape without the possibility of refreshment on the way. We start from Štrbské pleso and are heading to Jamské pleso -1h:10min. (red trail) following a comfortable forest path with minimal ascent up until we reach the trail junction Rázcestie pri Jamskom plese. We start our way up (blue trail) through the dwarf-pine zone with an increasing number of exposed areas, stones and stone rubble. From the trail junction Rázcestie pod Kriváňom (reachable also from Tri Studničky), we are headed for the most challenging part. The ascent is not very steep but quite long. From the last junction, we have to overcome an elevation of circa 1000 meters. We climb up to the saddleback Daxnerovo sedlo to the smaller version of Kriváň – Malý Kriváň. The trail is very steep and rocky here. After an hour's climb from the trail junction, we reach Kriváň ‘s top. On the ridge, we uncover the beautiful views of the tarns – Krivánske Zelené pleso and Nižné Terianske pleso. If the visibility is good, we can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Slovak and Polish Western, High and Low Tatras. We can also go to Kriváň from Tri studničky. Access is only possible by car. We have a paid parking lot available at the road Cesta Slobody, or we can get there from Štrbské Pleso in about 2,20 h by red mark or 2,10 h by green mark. However, if we add to it the length of the ascent itself (3,50 h) by green trail, this alternative is not exactly optimal. The bus connection works only in the summer months, usually only on weekends. At Tri studničky, we can find the remains of the Važecká chata, which was burned down by Hitler’s troops on September 27th, 1944. A new chalet was built in its place in 1961, but it also burned down in 1999. Nowadays, we’ll only find an empty platform with a beautiful view of Kriváň itself. We can also find a memorial plaque to the Memory of National Ascents to Kriváň or a memorial plaque of Captain Raša. After about an hour of steep ascent, we will have a side cut pointing to a partisan bunker under Grúnik, a replica of which we can see here after a short walk. The roads meet at Rázcestie pod Kriváňom, from where they continue together. Total Ascent: cca 1 148 m Trail Length: 18,4 km (9,2 km, 9,2 km) Duration: 7:10 h (4,00 h, 3,10 h) Terrain: rocky and forest path, stone rubble, stone steps Starting point: Štrbské Pleso Hiking marks: red, blue ,

Summer Hiking

A Walk from Štrbské pleso to Jamské pleso

Pleasant approximately 2.5-hour walk there and back, suitable for families with children. We start at Štrbské pleso railway station, from where we continue to the tarn by the blue trail. We pass along it on the left side, turn off at the red trail and continue along a pleasant forest path towards Jamské pleso . After 0,40 h we arrive at the junction Rázcestie pod Furkotskou dolinou. The trail then goes on in the direction of tarns Wahlenbergove plesá, saddleback Bystrá lávka or chalet Chata pod Soliskom . We keep on going straight forward for 0,30h more. Along the way, we see other turns. The first is the junction Rázcestie Odbočka na Biely Váh, from where we could go and see Rakytovské plieska. A few minutes before our destination, we see a turn to Kriváň . We can also sit in a wooden gazebo near the tarn. From Jamské pleso, the trail continues to Tri studničky and Podbanské. Total Ascent: 198 m Trail Length: 10,4 km (5,2 km, 5,2 km) Duration: 2:15 h (1,10 h, 1,05 h) Terrain: forest path Starting point: Štrbské Pleso Hiking marks: blue, red ,

Summer Hiking

Hike to Waterfall Skok

A simple hike is also good for families with kids. We start at Štrbské Pleso, where we can get either by tram or there are several parking lots available in the area. The beginning of our trail to the Waterfall Skok 1,35 h (yellow mark) can be found at the signpost at the turn to the chairlift to Chata pod Soliskom. We continue on the right side of the chairlift area and head for the valley Mlynická dolina by a gentle climb, first through a forest, then a rocky trail with a view of the surrounding peaks. The route is accessible all year round. In summer, we can continue to Pleso nad Skokom up to a saddleback Bystrá lávka and the tarns Wahlenbergove plesá. In the winter season, the trail ends at the waterfall due to the off-season closure. Total Ascent: 442 m Trail Length: 11,4 km (5,7 km, 5,7 km) Duration: 2:45 h (1,35 h, 1,10 h) Terrain: comfortable rocky or forest path Starting point: Štrbské Pleso Hiking mark: yellow ,

Summer Hiking

Loop Hike from Tatranská Lomnica through Waterfalls Studeného Potoka and Skalnaté Pleso

All day unchallenging hike with gentle incline. We start in Tatranská Lomnica in the cable car area. We go around the cable car station to Štart from the left side and continue to an irrigation tank on the blue trail. We don’t have to be afraid to get off or miss the trail because the route is busy. A comfortable forest path and partially rocky trail takes us about 2 hours to Rainerova chata . Along the way we encounter Veľký vodopád („Big Waterfall“) and peaks Kežmarský, Huncovský, Lomnický and Slavkovský štít. After we arrive at the waterfalls, we’ll see the massif of Slavkovský štít and Prostredný hrot. At the chalet, we connect to a parallel red and green hiking trail in the direction of Zamkovského chata. Along the way we can see the biggest waterfall Obrovský vodopád, and, if we are lucky, a fox nicknamed Eliška („Líška Eliška“). We can rest and refresh ourselves at Zamkovského chata and we return (0,02h.) to the junction Rázcestie pri Zamkovského chate. From here, we continue 1 hour with a slight ascent on a red trail called Tatranská Magistrála to Skalnaté pleso. Tatranská Magistrála goes through the whole High Tatras, starting in Tri Studničky and ending in Ždiar. On the way we can rest at Lomnická vyhliadka or just before Skalnaté pleso at a chalet Skalnatá chata. Here, it’s up to us whether we have enough walking and want to take the cable car to Tatranská Lomnica or in about 2 hours get down to Tatranská Lomnica by foot. The hike can be done in both directions. If you use the cable car from Tatranská Lomnica to Skalnaté pleso or back, the hike is then also suitable for families with kids. The trail is open all year-round; in the winter season, it’s necessary to use winter equipment – poles, spikes for shoes, or climbing irons. Total Ascent: 863 m Trail Length: 18,6 km (11,8 km, 6,8 km) Duration: 5:50 h (3,45 h, 2,05 h) Terrain: comfortable rocky or forest path Starting point: Tatranská Lomnica Hiking marks: blue, red, green ,

Summer Hiking

From Štrbské Pleso to Symbolic Cemetery and Popradské pleso

Pleasant half-day hike suitable also for families, with more options for refreshment and relaxation. Our starting point is at Štrbské Pleso railway station, from where we follow the red and blue trails on an asphalt road along the souvenir stands. We pass under a bridge. We continue straight up across a bridge to a forest path that ascends to a junction Rázcestie Trigan. Here, we can decide if we want to continue along the red trail with a gentle climb and beautiful views, which is only open during the summer season from 15.6. – 31.10. or we’ll follow the green trail in a forest that is open all year round. Both trails lead to Popradské pleso . The red trail leads along the educational trail with educational boards with the name Od plesa k plesu („From one tarn to another“). At the tarn we can fresh up in the Mountain hotel Popradské pleso or at Majláthova chata. Popradské pleso is the starting point for many hikes in the area, eg, Rysy , Hincovo pleso , Kôprovský Peak , Ostrva and Sliezsky dom. From the tarn, we continue with the yellow trail to Symbolic Cemetery with a small chapel, wooden carved crosses and a number of plaques dedicated to the victims of the High Tatras. The motto of the symbolic cemetery is characteristic: „In memory of the dead, warning for the alive“. The cemetery is open to the public from June 15th – December 31st. From the cemetery, we descend steeply down the asphalt road and here we can decide whether to follow it down (blue trail) to the Popradské Pleso tram stop or go back a bit towards Popradské pleso and join the green trail in the direction of Štrbské pleso. We shall not forget to see the beautiful large Štrbské pleso , Nové Štrbské pleso and Jazierka lásky („Lakes of Love“). Total Ascent: cca 170 m Trail Length: 12,4 km (6,2 km, 6,2 km) Duration: 3:05 h (1,50 h, 1,15 h) Terrain: rocky path, forest path, asphalt road Starting point: Štrbské Pleso Hiking marks: green, red, blue, yellow ,

Summer Hiking

Sliezsky dom from Tatranská Polianka

Popular, technically undemanding hike from Tatranská Polianka to the Mountain Hotel Sliezsky dom. The starting point for our hike is in Tatranská Polianka, where we can easily get by tram or park our car at a small parking lot right by the road. Right next to the main road, to the left of the digital gallery Poliankovo, we have an arrow pointing us in the direction of our trip today. The average time to climb the mountain hotel is 2,10 h. (green trail). We’ll get there by a forest path that is partially in the woods and partially with views. An asphalt road leads to the Sliezsky dom, which is longer – 6,8 km. It also serves as a cycling path. First, we start on the asphalt road and after a short time, we can switch to the forest path. This is repeated twice, then we only follow the green marked trail in the forest. After approximately 1 hour, we will get out of the forest and come across the asphalt road again to a juncton Velický Most. A wooden gazebo awaits us here, where we can refresh ourselves and rest. We continue 0,55 h more (green trail) along a stone and forest path, crossing the stream several times over wooden bridges with a view of Gerlach up to a junction Velická Poľana. From here, it is only 0,15h to the Sliezsky dom, but the following section is steeper. We can see the destination of our journey, but it takes a while to reach it. On the Velická Poľana junction, there is also a trail that leads to Nový Smokovec 2h (yellow trail), if we want to return in another way. Sliezsky dom is the starting point for many hiking trails; for example, we can go to the saddle Poľský hrebeň, peak Východná Vysoká, and through the saddle Prielom to Zbojnícka chata. Through Sliezsky dom also leads the red trail Tatranská Magistrála to Hrebienok or in the other direction to Ostrva and Popradské pleso. The more adventurous ones can go with a mountain guide to peaks Gerlach or Bradavica. We end our hike here, but we can enjoy the views of Velické pleso, which we can walk around, admire Velický Waterfall and surrounding peaks – the Gerlach massif, Velická and Granátova walls, a bit lower back to the valley also the Slavkovský štít. Total Ascent: 680 m Trail Length: 9 km (4,5 km, 4,5 km) Duration: 3:55 h (2,10 h, 1,45 h) Terrain: comfortable forest path or asphalt road Starting point: Tatranská Polianka Hiking mark: green ,

Summer Hiking