A saddle on the way to Kôprovský Peak, connecting the Mengusovská and Kôprová Valleys. A signpost with several directions stands right at the saddle, and the view from here reaches all the way into Poland.
Route length
8.2 km one way
16.5 km round trip
16.5 km round trip
Elevation gain
825 m
Time (one way)
~6:30 h
Difficulty*
3/5
Trailhead
Štrbské Pleso (1,346 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.12106°, E 20.06336°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Štrbské Pleso 1346 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Upper Kôprová Saddle 2180 m · 8.2 km · 6:30 h | Upper Kôprová 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 pri Popradskom plese (on the route) |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Ascent season | Closed 1 Nov – 31 May |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | Marked route, part of the ascent to Kôprovský Peak |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red (Štrbské Pleso → Popradské Tarn), 🔵 blue (→ Great Hincovo Tarn), 🔴 red (→ Upper Kôprová Saddle) |
| 🔀 Alternative route | You can also start from Tri Studničky instead of Štrbské Pleso — via the Kôprová and Hlinská Valleys (blue, then red marking), ~1,372 m of ascent, roughly 6 h. |
| 🚨 Emergency number | Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112) |
What to bring
🎒 Hiking boots with a stiffer sole
🎒 Trekking poles
🎒 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 upper sections are exposed to wind and sudden weather changes — turn back in case of a storm or fog.
- In winter and spring there is avalanche danger in the upper sections.
- Water is mostly available only at the lower-lying tarns — bring an adequate supply.