A small, cosy year-round hut right next to Popradské Tarn, named after Vojtech Majláth. The current building stands on the site of the original hut from 1879–1880 and was renovated in 2010–2011.
Route length
5.4 km one way
10.8 km round trip
10.8 km round trip
Elevation gain
270 m
Time (one way)
~1:45 h
Difficulty*
1/5
Trailhead
Štrbské Pleso (1,346 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.12106°, E 20.06336°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Štrbské Pleso 1346 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Majláthova Hut 1495 m · 5.4 km · 1:45 h | Majláthova Hut — the end of the route, right next to Popradské Tarn. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Štrbské Pleso — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | In the hut |
| 💧 Water | At the hut |
| 🛏 Accommodation | 16 beds in attic rooms |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Operating season | Year-round |
| ☀ Best time | Year-round |
| 🧭 Orientation | Access on foot only, cars park away from the hut |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red (whole route, Tatra Ridge Trail on the paved road from Štrbské Pleso) |
| 🚨 Emergency number | Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112) |
What to bring
🎒 Hiking boots
🎒 Trekking poles
🎒 Waterproof jacket
🎒 Water (min. 1.5 l)
🎒 Cash (not everywhere accepts cards)
🎒 Map / GPS / phone
⚠ What to watch out for
- Opening hours and accommodation availability may vary by season — check the current status directly on the hut's website.
- In winter and spring the access route may be closed or avalanche-prone — check the forecast and avalanche situation.
- The hut may be fully booked, especially on weekends in season — we recommend booking accommodation in advance.