Itinerary

The High Tatras walking trip is designated for everyone who loves the mountains and likes hiking in any season. In the spring and fall, the High Tatras are extraordinarily magical with a colorful environment, snow on the top of the trees and the mountain peaks, morning mists, and picturesque chalets. These tours have a romantic touch, especially in the wintertime.
Nature created this magical area as one of the most beautiful in the country containing about 35 mind-blowing valleys, 110 crystal clear mountain lakes, and of course, overwhelming peaks. Every view from the Tatra peaks leaves a lifelong impression in the heart of a man.

Except exploring the beauties of the High Tatras, you will have an opportunity to relax in the Aquacity Poprad aquapark and visit UNESCO sites of Levoca town and the charming sprawling ruins of Spis castle.

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Poprad, Slovakia.

    - Arrival in Poprad
    - Accommodation in a guest house
    - Short meeting with the guide

  2. Day 2 Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Skok waterfall.

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Strbske Pleso village
    - Hiking route: Strbske pleso - Skok waterfall
    - Return to Poprad

    Strbske pleso - Skok Waterfall (2 - 3 hrs)
    We will take an easy hike to a beautiful waterfall named Skok (Jump). As the waterfall is easy to access, it is among the most visited places in the High Tatras.

    Route: Strbske pleso - Skok Waterfall - Strbske pleso

    Extended tour: through Bystre saddle and Furkotska valley

    Walk's details:

    Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Skok waterfall.

  3. Day 3 Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Ostrva peak.

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Strbske Pleso village
    - Hiking route: Strbske pleso - Popradske pleso - Ostrva
    - Return to Poprad

    Strbske pleso - Ostrva peak (5 hrs)
    We will take a curving hiking trail from Popradske pleso up to the Ostrva peak. From here, we will have a beautiful view of moraine lake in the valley.

    Route: Strbske pleso - Popradske pleso - Ostrva

    Extended tour: Rysy peak or Koprovsky peak

    Walk's details:

    Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Ostrva peak.

  4. Day 4 Day hike from Stary Smokovec to Zamkovskeho chata (Zamkovsky hut).

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Stary Smokovec
    - Hiking route: Stary Smokovec - Zamkovsky hut
    - Return to Poprad

    Stary Smokovec - Zamkovsky hut (4 hrs)
    We will hike up to Hrebienok, one of the most visited tourist and ski resorts in the High Tatras. We will continue up to Zamkovsky hut that provides its services all year long. On the way back we will visit some impressive waterfalls.

    Route: Stary Smokovec - Hrebienok - Zamkovsky hut - Vodopady Studeneho potoka - Stary Smokovec

    Walk's details:

    Day hike from Stary Smokovec to Zamkovskeho chata (Zamkovsky hut).

  5. Day 5 UNESCO sites visit: Levoca town, Spis castle, Spisska Kapitula.

    - Breakfast
    - UNESCO sites: Levoca, Spis castle, Spisska Kapitula
    - Return to Poprad

    The historic Levoca lies in the east of the Spis region. The town represents a true cultural and historic jewel among the Slovak towns compounding numerous historical architectural monuments. The dominant part of Levoca is a large rectangular square with the Roman-Catholic St James church from the 14th century, one of the most important sacral buildings in Slovakia.
    The late Gothic wooden main altar of St James with 18.6 m is the tallest of its kind in the world. It was made of lime wood in 1507 - 1517 in the workshop of Master Paul of Levoca.

    Spis Castle is the largest medieval castle in Central Europe located on a travertine rock hill. The castle hill was populated as early as the 5th century BC; it is one the most unique archaeological and historical gems of Central Europe and is under UNESCO protection.

    Spisska Kapitula is sometimes also referred to as the Slovak Vatican. Church life not only in Spisska Kapitula (Spis Chapter) was organized from here by the bishops, provosts, and canonists.
    The most important building of Spisska Kapitula is the Late-Romanesque St Martin cathedral from the 13th century.

  6. Day 6 Day hike to Chata pri Zelenom plese (hut by the Green lake).

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Biela Voda, High Tatras
    - Hiking route: Biela Voda - hut by the Green lake
    - Return to Poprad

    Biela Voda - Zelene pleso hut (5 hrs)
    Zelene pleso hut is situated in the Green Lake Valley (Dolina Zelneho plesa) above the lake, unusually green in color and surrounded by magnificent High Tatras peaks.

    Route: Biela Voda - Biele pleso - chata pri Zelenom plese - Salviovy pramen - Biela Voda

    Walk's details:

    Day hike to Chata pri Zelenom plese (hut by the Green lake).

  7. Day 7 Day hike from Tatranska Kotlina to Plesnivec hut.

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Tatranska Kotlina
    - Hiking route: Tatranska Kotlina - Plesnivec hut
    - Return to Porad

    Tatranska Kotlina - Plesnivec hut (4 hrs)
    From Tatranska Kotlina settlement, we will hike up to the beautiful wooden Plesnivec hut. Stunning views of the white limestone cliffs of the Belianske Tatras leave a lasting impression on every visitor.

    Route: Tatranska Kotlina - Sumivy pramen - Plesnivec hut

    Extended tour: Velke Biele pleso or Zelene pleso

    Walk's details:

    Day hike from Tatranska Kotlina to Plesnivec hut.

  8. Day 8 Farewell.

    - Breakfast
    - End of the tour

Overview

from €1242 per person

date_range8 days

todayFebruary - November, 2024

Guided hiking and walking tour

Moderate

languageEnglish, French, Deutsch

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Skok Waterfall Strbske Pleso lake Ostrva Peak Poprad Pleso Lake Hotel Hrebienok Tourist and Ski Resort Obrovsky Waterfall Zamkovskeho chata Spisky Castle Spiska kapitula medieval monastery St James church in Levoca Green Lake Hut Plesnivec Hut

Included

  • Accommodation for 7 nights in stylish guest house in Poprad
  • Breakfast
  • Trip transport (fuel, parking, etc.)
  • Services of private guide for 6 days
  • Mountain rescue insurance for 6 days

Excluded

  • Meals (except breakfast)
  • Admission fees (estimated cost 20 EUR/person)
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure day (can be arranged for an extra fee).
    It is required to book the transfers at least two weeks in advance.
  • Possible to upgrade the accommodation in Poprad to a 3* or 4* hotel