Embark on a remarkable journey through Slovakia's High Tatras National Park with our hotel-to-hotel walking adventure. Over seven days, you'll discover the stunning beauty of the Carpathian Mountains as we explore some of the most attractive walking routes in the High Tatras.
We'll explore deep valleys, mountain lakes, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking alpine meadows. We'll stay in the most popular Tatras spa villages, including Tatranska Lomnica, Stary Smokovec, and Strbske Pleso, the highest village in Slovakia.
But it's not just the scenery and culture that make this journey unique. The High Tatras is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including chamois herds, marmots, eagles, bears, wolves, and lynx.
Welcome to Tatranska Lomnica, a charming village nestled in the shadow of the majestic Lomnicky Peak in the High Tatras. This picturesque mountain village is perfect for those seeking a walking holiday, with plenty of trails starting right from the village.
After check-in, take in the fresh mountain air as you explore the stunning natural surroundings. When it's time to refuel, we head to one of the many traditional restaurants and sample delicious local cuisine in the evening. You'll also be delighted by the typical Tatras architecture that gives the town its unique character.
Accommodation: Penzion Jesensky (or similar)
After breakfast, we´ll take a public bus (payable locally) to Tatranska Kotlina, the official start of today’s route across the Valley of the Seven Springs. This easternmost valley on the southern side of the Tatras is considered the gateway to the Belianske Tatras.
Your route begins in dense forest near to the famous Belianska Cave. The cave is 3,829m long and is a theatre of fascinating rock formations, chambers, halls and waterfalls. Continuing to Plesnivec Hut, you can take a rest, re-fuel and enjoy the forested surrounds, before arriving at the second hut Zelene Pleso, and a glacial lake overlooking the majestic peaks of the Belianske Tatras.
Located in the middle of nowhere, mountain huts are a great way to experience the majesty, solitude and might of the mountains, and usually have a story to tell, serving simple but delicious food.
Today´s trek ends in Biela Voda, from where you take transfer back to Tatranska Lomnica.
Walking: 8,5hrs, 20km/12mi, 1034m up, 859m down.
Accommodation: Penzion Jesensky (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, packed lunch
After breakfast, you take a cable car to the mountain lake of Skalnate Pleso (1751m) with an astronomical and meteorological observatory.
From here you trek to two of the Tatras’ mountain huts. Mountain huts have been part of the fabric of the Tatras’ for years; they’re traditional, welcoming and often have a historic story to tell. They provide lovely lunches for you to re-fuel, too!
Your hike will take you via Rainerova, the oldest hut in the mountains, so something very special to visit. It dates back to 1863 and today is a small stone building serving drinks and snacks. Zamkovskeho hut is a quaint wooden chalet offering the perfect, shady resting spot. Serving delicious local food this is the perfect place for today´s lunch.
Your route will also take you via Cold Creek Waterfalls, where you can pause and soak up the al fresco atmosphere. The waterfalls start where the Great Cold Creek meets the Small Cold Creek and tumble their way over rocks and boulders, and through pine forests; walking trails take you alongside the fizzy cascades.
You then continue to Hrebienok, and descend to Smokovec, the oldest village in the Tatras, and finally to Novy Smokovec, our home for tonight.
Walking: 4,5hrs, 8,5km/5,3mi, 91m up, 844m down.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning we take a funicular to Hrebienok and begin your hike to Velicke Pleso, a picturesque glacial lake surrounded by stunning views of the nearby Velicky waterfall. Then, traverse through the knee timber to witness the hidden Slavkovske lakes.
Complete your hike on a flat path, reaching the Sliezsky Dom, the highest hotel in Slovakia, for a delicious lunch at their restaurant. With Gerlachovsky, the highest peak in Slovakia, in the backdrop, the Sliezsky Dom is a popular starting point for hikers.
Next, descend to Tatranska Polianka and take a mountain tram back to Smokovec
Walking: 6hrs, 13km/8mi, 697m up, 697m down.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
Today’s trek starts with a tram journey through the Tatras’ most famous settlements to Strbske Pleso (1,347m), Slovakia´s highest village and home to a beautiful glacial lake. The village is one of the most popular destinations in Slovakia as it provides many kilometres of hiking routes and the chance to admire the lake itself.
From here, follow a trail to the crystal-clear mountain lake of Popradske Pleso, one of the biggest in the Tatra range. Enjoy lunch on the terrace of the mountain hotel, and visit the symbolic cemetery which is dedicated to the victims of the Tatra mountains. In the afternoon, descend back to Strbske Pleso and check in to our new hotel.
Walking: 6hrs, 15km/9,3mi, 221m up, 640m down.
Accommodation: Hotel Toliar (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, packed lunch.
From here, you’ll follow a trail to Skok waterfall. The hiking trail is waymarked and leads you along a road to the peace and tranquillity of the pine-forested Mlynicka Valley. From here, a stony path squeezes you through hairpin turns to the foot of the waterfall, which drops 25m from the rocky ledge above. It’s easy to see why these are among the High Tatras’ top ten attractions – the cascading waters are beautiful as they tumble down the mountain into the pools below. This is the perfect place for your picnic lunch, maybe dipping your feet into the refreshing water before returning to Strbske Pleso and then by tram to your hotel in Smokovec.
Walking: 4,5hrs, 11km/6,8mi, 400m up, 400m down.
Accommodation: Hotel Toliar (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, packed lunch.
Optional walk:
Those who want to make this day more challenging can continue through the valleys and pass several smaller glacial lakes; you’ll reach Pod Soliskom Hut, one of the newer mountain chalets in the region. From here, you can enjoy far-reaching views of the Tatras.
Remember that this optional route also involves trekking through sections secured with chains, and you’ll need a head for heights.
Note: according to the national park´s regulations, this optional route is closed until 15 Jun 2020. If you’ll be visiting before 15 Jun, this optional route is not possible to do.
As your tour comes to an end after breakfast, we would like to offer our assistance in organizing your transfer back to the airport or any other destination. Please do not hesitate to ask for our help at the time of booking. It would be our pleasure to assist you in any way we can.
Meals included: Breakfast
Book this tour as a self-guided, guided or private group. Choose the one that suits you best, and we'll ensure you have a great experience.
Self-Guided: you'll experience this tour independently, following perfectly prepared maps and route descriptions.
Guided Group: Join a group of like-minded people accompanied by one of our friendly leaders who will guide you every step of the way and take care of anything you may need.
Private Group: Enjoy a personalized adventure exclusively for your family or friends, accompanied by one of our experienced tour leaders, on a date that suits you best.
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| Mon 01 May 23 - Tue 31 Oct 23 | Available |
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| Self-guided. Book any date between May to October. | Single room supplement + 120 EUR | ||
| Sat 22 Jul 23 - Sat 29 Jul 23 | Available |
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| Guided Group | Single room supplement + 120 EUR | ||
| Sat 26 Aug 23 - Sat 02 Sep 23 | Available |
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| Guided Group | Single room supplement + 120 EUR | ||
| Sat 23 Sep 23 - Sat 30 Sep 23 | Available |
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| Guided Group | Single room supplement + 120 EUR | ||
| Sat 14 Oct 23 - Sat 21 Oct 23 | Available |
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| Guided Group | Single room supplement + 120 EUR | ||
Please note that our official rates are in Euros. Other currencies are informative only.
This trip is the best option for anyone who enjoys walking in an alpine environment and exploring a new area each day. Walking from hotel to hotel allows you to experience not only different hotels each night, but also the gastronomy that the specific area offers. Each day we’ll provide the luggage transfer to your next accommodation so that you can focus on one thing – enjoying the unspoilt High Tatras, the biggest mountains of the Carpathians.
Included
Not included
What is the food like?
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast each morning at the hotel's restaurants, featuring a wide variety of options. In addition, the hotels can accommodate various dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
Packed lunches typically include a sandwich or baguette, a piece of fruit, and a biscuit.
For dinner, dine at the hotel's restaurant or explore the local traditional restaurants.
What is the accommodation like?
On this tour, you will stay in comfortable three-star hotels with ensuite facilities and free Wi-Fi.
To enhance flexibility our holidays do not include flights. This gives you the freedom to choose a local airport that works for you and shop for the best deal.
We have compiled a list of airports with their distances and transportation options to the starting hotel in Tatranska Lomnica, for your convenience. Please see below for details:
*Please note that the exact price for your transfer will be confirmed at the time of booking. The cost will depend on the size of your group.
Single room supplement: 120 EUR
We recommend you pack as light as possible, with a backpack for your main luggage and daypack for each day’s trekking. Below you will find a recommended packing list. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you’re in any doubt, please contact us. There is no specialist walking or climbing equipment, such as harnesses etc., needed for this trip.
Normally 1 – 16 people.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. Our knowledgeable and helpful team is here to help, and we look forward to welcoming you to our spectacular country soon!
We recommend you pack as light as possible, with a backpack for your main luggage and daypack for each day’s trekking. Below you will find a recommended packing list. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you’re in any doubt, please contact us. There is no specialist walking or climbing equipment, such as harnesses etc., needed for this trip.
Please note, we want to run this trip following the day-to-day itinerary on the trip notes. However, sometimes operational circumstances may prevent us from doing this. Your tour leader will keep you fully informed of any alternative plans that are necessary on-the-ground. Also, based on feedback from past travellers, occasionally our itineraries are amended. The final version of your trip notes will be emailed to you before you travel.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. Our knowledgeable and helpful team is here to help, and we look forward to welcoming you to our spectacular country soon!
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