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High Tatras Traverse

Name: High Tatras Traverse
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 555.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

Overview
Itinerary
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FAQ

> 5 days traverse in the High Tatras
> Spend your nights in mountain huts and hotels
> Climb Ryse, at 2501m the highest mountain in Poland

The High Tatras in the north of Slovakia is one of the most rugged European mountain ranges outside the Alps and the Pyrenees. Think steep, jagged peaks reaching altitudes of over 2600 meters, surrounded by evergreen forests and pristine alpine lakes. The Tatras are still relatively unknown outside Central Europe, though it's been an outdoor playground for the locals for decades. Huts and mountain hotels are strategically located on the shores of shimmering mountain lakes so you can trek across the mountains while sleeping in a bed with a roof over your head.

We created an exciting 5-day trek across the High Tatras, slicing right through the heart of the mountain range. The distances and vertical gain and loss are very manageable, though there are small sections where you need to have a head for heights. The cherry on the cake is the ascent of the 2501m high Ryse, which is exactly on the border with Poland. It is Poland's highest peak, climbed from the Slovakian side. Are you up for something different? Traverse the Tatras with us!

Itinerary

Day

Tatranská Lomnica - Zamkovského Chata

Duration: 05:10 h

Distance: 13.4 km

Ascent: 910 m

Descent: 300 m

Lowest Point: 850 m

Highest Point: 1750 m

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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Zamkovského Chata - Sliezsky Dom (challenging)

Duration: 05:40 h

Distance: 11.6 km

Ascent: 920 m

Descent: 720 m

Lowest Point: 1310 m

Highest Point: 2230 m

Today you will venture deep into the Tatras, passing through forested valleys, rivers, and dramatic rocky terrain. You start with a descent until you reach a wooden bridge over the Studené Doliny River. After crossing, your ascent begins. Around 2,000 meters, the landscape turns alpine, with scenic mountain lakes, perfect for a snack, lunch, or even a (very) cold swim.

From here, the trail becomes more demanding as it climbs toward a mountain pass near the shoulder of Divá Vež (2,376 m). This section includes ladders, chains, and exposed passages, so be prepared for a bit of adventure.

After the pass, you descend to the charming Sliezsky Dom mountain hotel, located on the shore of the small alpine lake Velické Pleso.

If you prefer to avoid ladders and chains, consider taking the alternative route described in option 2.

Sliezsky Dom

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Sliezsky Dom - Popradské Pleso

Duration: 04:10 h

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 410 m

Descent: 570 m

Lowest Point: 1500 m

Highest Point: 2020 m

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

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Summit Hike Ryse

Duration: 07:00 h

Distance: 11.4 km

Ascent: 920 m

Descent: 930 m

Highest Point: 2501 m

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.

Note: This is one of the most popular day hikes in the region, so we recommend starting early to enjoy the trail before it gets crowded.

Horský Hotel Popradske Pleso

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Popradské Pleso - Strbske Pleso

Duration: 01:45 h

Distance: 5 km

Ascent: 70 m

Descent: 240 m

Lowest Point: 1330 m

Highest Point: 1500 m

Your hike out from the High Tatras is a fitting end to a great mountain experience. Follow the road for a couple of hundred meters and take the trail on the right, moving away from the road into the forest. Follow the scenic route all the way down to the train station at Strbske Pleso from where you can take the train to wherever your next destination is. You have traversed the Tatra mountains! Dobre urobené!

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Tatra Mountains. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Tatra Mountains, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Breakfast

Every morning breakfast is waiting for you. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch and dinner are not included, but it can be purchased in the huts.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch at the hotels, restaurants on the way or in your accommodation at the end of stage.