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Chata pod Rysmi hut

▲ 2250 m a.s.l.

At 2,250 m, this is the highest-situated mountain hut in Slovakia — it stands on a scree slope below Váha Saddle, at the end of the Mengusovská Valley. It was built in 1933 and has since been damaged by avalanches several times; it is open only during summer.

Route length
11.0 km one way
21.9 km round trip
Elevation gain
713 m
Time (one way)
~6:54 h
Difficulty*
3/5
Community rating
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Trailhead
Popradské Tarn (1,494 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.15497°, E 20.08000°
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Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)

Elevation profile — Chata pod Rysmi hut

Route breakdown

1 · Štrbské Pleso
1346 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h		Starting point — the route begins here.
2 · Popradské Tarn
1494 m · 5.0 km · 1:30 h		The route passes by Popradské Tarn, where you can rest and refill water.
3 · Chata pod Rysmi
2250 m · 11.0 km · 6:54 h		Chata pod Rysmi hut — the end of the route.
ℹ Practical info
🅿 ParkingPopradské Tarn / Štrbské Pleso — paid car park
🚻 ToiletsIn the hut
💧 WaterBring your own supply — there is no spring at the hut
🛏 Accommodation19 beds, own sleeping bag required
🚡 Cable carNo
❄ Operating seasonOnly 1 Jun – 31 Oct, closed outside this period
☀ Best timeJune — October
🧭 OrientationThe final section is secured by iron rungs and chains
🎨 Trail marking🔴 red (Štrbské Pleso → Popradské Tarn), 🔵 blue (short section), 🔴 red (→ Chata pod Rysmi)
📞 Contacthut warden Ján Ševčík, +421 911 765 069
🚨 Emergency numberMountain 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

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