A peak on the main Roháče ridge, which is also the highest point of the main ridge of the entire Western Tatras — from the summit there is a panoramic view as far as the Chočské Vrchy and the Orava Beskids.
Route length
7.9 km one way
15.8 km round trip
15.8 km round trip
Elevation gain
1,173 m
Time (one way)
~4:20 h
Difficulty*
3/5
Trailhead
Zverovka (1,030 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.24862°, E 19.71135°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Zverovka 1000 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Baníkov 2178 m · 7.9 km · 4:20 h | Baníkov summit — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Zverovka — car park by the hut |
| 💧 Water | Not available in the upper sections — bring an adequate supply |
| 🏠 Hut | Chata Zverovka (at the start) |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Ascent season | 1 Nov – 31 May closure, most of the route |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | Marked trail, exposed sections with technical aids, not recommended in poor weather |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red (Zverovka → Adamcuľa junction), 🟡 yellow (→ Baníkovské Saddle), 🔴 red and 🟢 green (→ Baníkov) |
| 🔄 Descent | Same route back |
| 🔗 Combination | Can be combined with Tri Kopy via Hrubá Kopa, heading toward Baníkov, as a single ridge traverse — 🔴 red trail, an exposed ridge secured with chains, the most demanding section of the Western Tatras ridge. |
| 🚨 Emergency number | Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112) |
What to bring
🎒 Hiking boots
🎒 Trekking poles
🎒 Waterproof jacket
🎒 Water (min. 2 l)
🎒 Food / energy bars
🎒 First aid kit
🎒 Warm layer
🎒 Map / GPS / phone
⚠ What to watch out for
- Weather in the Tatras changes quickly — check the forecast and turn back if a storm approaches.
- In winter and spring (1 Nov – 31 May) the upper sections of the trail may be closed — check current conditions at tatry.sk or hzs.sk.
- Bring an adequate supply of water — refill points may not be available on high-mountain routes.