A saddle between the Veľká Studená Valley and the Zamrznutý Kotol basin, crossed by the route to Poľský Hrebeň Ridge and Východná Vysoká. From here you can see the Zamrznuté Tarn and the surrounding peaks.
Route length
8.1 km one way
16.2 km round trip
16.2 km round trip
Elevation gain
1,003 m
Time (one way)
~4:21 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 · Hrebienok 1285 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Zbojnícka Hut 1960 m · 6.9 km · 2:51 h | The route passes via Zbojnícka Hut, where there is a chance to rest and refill water. |
| 3 · Prielom (Rohatka) 2288 m · 8.1 km · 4:21 h | Prielom (Rohatka) — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Starý Smokovec — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | Zbojnícka Hut |
| 💧 Water | Zbojnícka Hut (stream by the hut) |
| 🏠 Hut | Zbojnícka Hut (on the route) |
| 🚡 Cable car | Yes, to Hrebienok |
| ❄ Ascent season | Closed 1 Nov – 31 May |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | A short but exposed section, chains in places |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red, 🔵 blue (Hrebienok → Rainerova Hut), 🔵 blue (→ Zbojnícka Hut via the Veľká Studená Valley → Prielom/Rohatka) |
| 🔀 Alternative route | You can also reach Zbojnícka Hut (on the route) directly from Téryho Hut via Priečne Saddle and the Sesterské Tarns instead of via the Veľká Studená Valley from Hrebienok — yellow marking, about 3 h, ~372 m of ascent; the route is closed from 1 Nov to 31 May. Prielom can also be crossed in the opposite direction — from Sliezsky Dom via Poľský Hrebeň to Prielom and down to Zbojnícka Hut. |
| 🚨 Emergency number | Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112) |
What to bring
🎒 Sturdy hiking boots with a stiff sole
🎒 Trekking poles
🎒 Helmet (recommended on exposed rocky sections)
🎒 Waterproof and windproof jacket
🎒 Extra warm layer
🎒 Water (min. 2 l)
🎒 Food / energy bars
🎒 First aid kit
🎒 Map / GPS / phone
⚠ What to watch out for
- The section below the saddle tends to be steep, rocky and in places exposed — suitable footwear and experience matter.
- Weather in high-mountain terrain changes very quickly — turn back in a storm, fog or high wind; a ridge is no place to wait it out.
- In winter and spring this terrain carries a high avalanche risk — don't come here at that time without experience and the right gear.
- There is no water available along the route — bring an adequate supply in advance.