A cosy hut just below the upper edge of the forest, in the lower part of the Malá Studená Valley. It was built in 1942–1943 by mountain guide Štefan Zamkovský and gave shelter to persecuted people during the Second World War.
Route length
5.7 km one way
11.4 km round trip
11.4 km round trip
Elevation gain
247 m
Time (one way)
~1:48 h
Difficulty*
2/5
Trailhead
Hrebienok (1,285 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.14108°, E 20.22142°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Starý Smokovec 995 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Hrebienok 1285 m · 2.4 km · 0:45 h | The route passes by Hrebienok, where you can rest and refill water. |
| 3 · Zamkovského Hut 1475 m · 5.7 km · 1:48 h | Zamkovského Hut — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Starý Smokovec — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | In the hut |
| 💧 Water | At the hut |
| 🛏 Accommodation | Accommodation available |
| 🚡 Cable car | Yes, to Hrebienok |
| ❄ Operating season | Year-round |
| ☀ Best time | Year-round |
| 🧭 Orientation | An easy route, suitable even for small children |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🟢 green (Starý Smokovec → Hrebienok), 🔴 red (→ junction near the hut), 🟢 green (→ hut, ~2 min) |
| 🔀 Alternative route | Also accessible from Tatranská Lesná — 🔵 blue via the Studený Potok waterfalls to the junction, then 🔴 red (→ hut); or from Tatranská Lomnica — 🔵 blue via the Studený Potok waterfalls to the junction, then 🟢 green (→ hut). |
| 📞 Contact | hut warden Janka Kalinčíková, +421 902 230 888 |
| 🚨 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.