The only hut in the whole of the Belianske Tatras, situated on the southern slope of the main ridge below the cliffs of Skalné vráta. It was built as a private hut in 1932 by Tibor Gresch of Spišská Belá.
Route length
5.0 km one way
10 km round trip
10 km round trip
Elevation gain
610 m
Time (one way)
~2:00 h
Difficulty*
2/5
Trailhead
Tatranská Kotlina (760 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.22486°, E 20.32410°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Tatranská Kotlina 760 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Šumivý prameň 950 m · 2.5 km · 1:00 h | The route passes by Šumivý prameň, where you can rest and refill water. |
| 3 · Chata Plesnivec 1304 m · 5.0 km · 2:00 h | Chata Plesnivec hut — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Tatranská Kotlina — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | In the hut |
| 💧 Water | At the hut |
| 🛏 Accommodation | 20 beds in 6 rooms |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Operating season | Year-round, Nov–May weekends and holidays only |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | A marked route, suitable for families with children too |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔵 blue (Tatranská Kotlina → Šumivý prameň), 🟢 green (→ Chata Plesnivec) |
| 🔀 Alternative route | It can also be reached from Kežmarské Žľaby instead of from Tatranská Kotlina — via Čierna voda and Šumivý prameň (blue, then green marking), ~460 m of ascent, approx. 2 h. Another option is from Chata pri Zelenom plese via Veľké Biele pleso — 🔴 red, 🟢 green (→ hut). |
| 🚨 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.