A year-round-open hut tucked behind the Zbojnícky Ridge in the upper part of the Veľká Studená Valley. It originated in 1907 as a hunting lodge and has served hikers and climbers since 1910.
Route length
8.7 km one way
17.3 km round trip
17.3 km round trip
Elevation gain
675 m
Time (one way)
~3:36 h
Difficulty*
3/5
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 · 1.8 km · 0:45 h | The route passes by Hrebienok, where you can rest and refill water. |
| 3 · Zamkovského Hut 1475 m · 3.0 km · 1:15 h | The route passes by Zamkovského Hut, where you can rest and refill water. |
| 4 · Zbojnícka Hut 1960 m · 8.7 km · 3:36 h | Zbojnícka Hut — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Starý Smokovec — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | In the hut |
| 💧 Water | Stream by the hut |
| 🛏 Accommodation | Several shared rooms, emergency overnight stay in the dining room |
| 🚡 Cable car | Yes, to Hrebienok |
| ❄ Operating season | Year-round |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | Two sections of terrain secured by chains |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🟢 green (Starý Smokovec → Hrebienok), 🔴 red (→ Zamkovského Hut), 🔵 blue (→ Zbojnícka Hut) |
| 🔀 Alternative route | It connects directly to Téryho Hut via Priečne Saddle and the Sesterské Tarns (yellow trail) — an alternative to the approach from Hrebienok via the Veľká Studená Valley. The route Téryho Hut → Priečne Saddle → Zbojnícka Hut is approx. 3 h with ~372 m of ascent; closed from 1 Nov to 31 May. |
| 📞 Contact | hut warden Miki Knižka, +421 903 638 000 |
| 🚨 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.