High Tatras Traverse - Accommodation Before and After Included
Duration: 7 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km / 6 - 9 mi per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day
> Climb Ryse (2,501m), the highest peak in Poland
> Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Tatras and sleep in cosy huts
> Enjoy the comfort of accommodation before and after your trek
The High Tatras in northern Slovakia are an absolute dream! They're one of the most rugged mountain ranges in Europe outside the Alps and Pyrenees, with breathtaking natural beauty that will take your breath away. Imagine towering peaks over 2,600 metres high, dense pine forests and sparkling lakes. Although relatively undiscovered outside central Europe, the region has been a popular trekking destination for decades. Mountain huts and strategically placed hotels offer the perfect mix of adventure and comfort.
This 7-day package includes a 5-day hut-to-hut trek through the heart of the Tatras, with two extra nights in hotels before and after the trek for a well-rounded experience. One of the highlights is the ascent of Rysy (2,501m), which marks the border between Slovakia and Poland. It is the highest peak in Poland, with the Slovak side being the starting point for this trip. Ready to cross the Tatras with us?
Itinerary
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1
Arrival Day
You will arrive in Tatranská Lomnica the day before your adventure begins, giving you extra time to relax, explore the beautiful mountain area and recharge your batteries before hitting the trails. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay and get ready for an unforgettable trek through the High Tatras!
Vila Park (Tatranská Lomnica)
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2
Tatranská Lomnica - Zamkovského Chata
Duration: 05:10 h
Distance: 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Ascent: 910 m / 2986 ft
Descent: 300 m / 984 ft
Lowest Point: 850 m / 2789 ft
Highest Point: 1750 m / 5741 ft
From Tatranská Lomnica you head northeast for about a kilometer and then the route veers off to the north. You enter the forest at Dolina Bielej Vody, now being away from urban development. Just before you reach the Kežmarská Biela Valley, head northwest to the proper foot of the mountains and traverse to the southwest to the trails that leads to the lifts at the mountain pond Skalnaté Plese. You keep descending gradually around the mountain called Lomnicky hrb. Shortly after you can find your cozy chalet Zamkovského in the middle of the forest.
Zamkovskeho Hut
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3
Zamkovského Chata - Sliezsky Dom
Duration: 05:40 h
Distance: 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Ascent: 920 m / 3018 ft
Descent: 720 m / 2362 ft
Lowest Point: 1310 m / 4298 ft
Highest Point: 2230 m / 7316 ft
Today you will venture deep into the Tatras, with beautiful vistas and a mix of forest, rivers and rugged rock formations. You start by descending to the Velkny Studeny Potok Valley and continue by following the river upstream. At around 2000 meters the terrain becomes high alpine, with picturesque mountain lakes, ideal for a snack, lunch or if you're brave a freezing dip. The trail becomes rougher and leads to a pass on the shoulder of the Divá Vež (2376m). Expect some chains and airy passages. From the pass you drop down to the lovely Sliezsky Dom mountain hotel on the shore of the small mountain lake Velické Pleso.
Sliezsky Dom
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4
Sliezsky Dom - Popradské Pleso
Duration: 04:10 h
Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi
Ascent: 410 m / 1345 ft
Descent: 570 m / 1870 ft
Lowest Point: 1500 m / 4921 ft
Highest Point: 2020 m / 6627 ft
From Sliezsky Dom you contour around the mountain in a westerly direction, staying roughly at the same altitude until the short climb to the tiny alpine pond Batizovské Pleso. The trail keeps ascending gradually, eventually hitting the 2000 meter mark until you are on the final pass of the day. Below you can see the lake and mountain hotel Popradské Pleso. The path plunges down 400 meters, zigzagging all the way to your comfy hotel for the night.
Horský Hotel Popradske Pleso
Day
5
Summit Hike Ryse
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Ascent: 920 m / 3018 ft
Descent: 930 m / 3051 ft
Highest Point: 2501 m / 8205 ft
The trail to the mountain Ryse starts easy with a gradual ascent at first. After about a kilometer and a half the summit trail veers off to the right and the character of the route changes dramatically. You start ascending steeply in an ever more rugged environment. Pass the small lake on your left and keep going up until you are at the small mountain shelter called Chata Pod Rymsi. From here it's 45 minutes to the summit of Ryse through high alpine terrain, with chains to hold on to at the most steep parts. You're now right on the border of Slovakia and Poland and on top of Poland's highest mountain. You return the same way you came. Take care, it might be harder than the way up, especially when it's wet.
Horský Hotel Popradske Pleso
Day
6
Popradské Pleso - Strbske Pleso
Duration: 01:45 h
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi
Ascent: 70 m / 230 ft
Descent: 240 m / 787 ft
Lowest Point: 1330 m / 4364 ft
Highest Point: 1500 m / 4921 ft
Your walk out of the High Tatras is a fitting end to a great mountain experience. Follow the road for a few hundred metres and then take the path on the right that leads off the road into the forest. Follow the scenic route all the way down to Strbske Pleso. Now you have time to explore the town and have a refreshing drink or just relax in your room and think about this unique adventure in the Tatra Mountains. You have crossed the High Tatras! Dobre urobené!
Apartmany Panorama 10X-90X (Štrbské Pleso)
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7
Departure Day
After breakfast it's time to check out. You can explore Štrbské Pleso or take the train to your next destination. We hope you have had an unforgettable adventure in the High Tatras - see you soon on the trails!
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