Hiking Tips

Our dedicated concierge team has a passion for revealing the authentic beauty of the High Tatras and carefully curated a selection of favorite hikes to inspire your next adventure. Get inspired and discover the majesty of Slovakia's most iconic peaks and gems this summer.

 

Tarn Popradské pleso

Popradské pleso is one of the four largest lakes in the High Tatras. Located in the Mengusovská dolina (Mengusovská Valley) beneath the cliffs of Ostrva and Kôpka, it lies at an elevation of 1494.3 meters above sea level and has a depth of 17 meters. This appealing and easily reachable location is popular with tourists and families. A visit to the Symbolic Cemetery, accessible from the lake via a yellow-marked trail, is also recommended.

General Information:

• Suitable for children: Yes
• Marked trail: Yes

Route Details:

• Route length: 10.6 km
• Total time: 3:07 h
• Ascent: +144 m
• Difficulty: Easy

 

Mt. Predné Solisko

Predné Solisko, with an elevation of 2117 meters above sea level, is one of the lowest peaks in the High Tatras accessible to tourists and offers beautiful views. It marks the end of the 4-kilometer long Soliskový hrebeň (Solisko Ridge). A wooden cross stands on its summit, commemorating the construction of the well-known Chata pod Soliskom (Solisko Hut).

General Information:

• Suitable for children: No
• Marked trail: Yes

Route Details:

• Route length: 9.3 km
• Total time: 4:49 h
• Ascent: +767 m
• Difficulty: Moderate

 

Mt. Kriváň

Kriváň stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and solidarity for mountainous Slovakia, its distinctive beauty setting it apart from other High Tatras peaks. At 2494.7 meters above sea level, Kriváň is one of Slovakia's highest mountains. It lies above the Kôprová and Važecká valleys, with its foothills reaching into the Liptovská valley. For hikers, Kriváň is not only visually irresistible but also offers an adventurous and scenic experience.

General Information:

• Suitable for children: No
• Marked trail: Yes

Route Details:

• Route length: 19.6 km
• Total time: 8:54 h
• Ascent: +1144 m
• Difficulty: Very challenging

 

Mt. Rysy

Rysy is undoubtedly one of the most famous and frequented peaks in the High Tatras. With an elevation of 2503 meters above sea level and its prominent location, it's an unmissable peak that attracts tourists from afar. Rysy "crosses" the Slovak-Polish border, and its northwest peak is the highest point in Poland. The mountain has three peaks: the middle (main) peak, the northwest peak, and the southeast peak. The ascent to Rysy is arguably the most popular hike in the High Tatras. This relatively challenging climb rewards hikers with stunning views from the summit.

General Information:

• Suitable for children: No
• Marked trail: Yes

Route Details:

• Route length: 21.1 km
• Total time: 8:42 h
• Ascent: +1151 m
• Difficulty: Very challenging