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Váha Saddle
▲ 2339 m a.s.l.
A saddle between Rysy and Vysoká on the main ridge, crossed by the route to Rysy. It opens up a view into both the Mengusovská Valley and the Veľká Zmrzlá Valley.
Route length
7.0 km one way
14 km round trip
14 km round trip
Elevation gain
845 m
Time (one way)
~6:00 h
Difficulty*
3/5
Trailhead
Popradské Tarn (1,494 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.15497°, E 20.08000°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Popradské Tarn 1494 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Váha Saddle 2339 m · 7.0 km · 6:00 h | Váha Saddle — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Štrbské Pleso — paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | Popradské Tarn |
| 💧 Water | Bring your own supply, can be refilled at Popradské Tarn |
| 🏠 Hut | Chata pod Rysmi (nearby) |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Ascent season | 1 Jun – 31 Oct, closed outside that period |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | The final section is exposed, secured with chains and rungs |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red (Štrbské Pleso → Popradské Tarn), 🔵 blue (short section), 🔴 red (→ Váha Saddle) |
| 🚨 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.