Jahňací Peak

▲ 2229 m a.s.l.

The easternmost peak of the High Tatras, once known as Biely štít (White Peak), with views reaching as far as the Belianske Tatras and the Polish side. The route to the summit passes the Chata pri Zelenom plese (Brnčalka) hut and crosses Kolový Priechod, where a short chained section must be negotiated.

Route length

9.8 km one way
19.6 km round trip

Elevation gain

1,420 m

Time (one way)

~5:00 h

Difficulty*

4/5

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Trailhead

Biela Voda (910 m a.s.l.)

📍 GPS parking

N 49.18691°, E 20.29171°

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Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)

Route breakdown

1 · Biela Voda 850 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h	Starting point — the route begins here.
2 · Chata pri Zelenom plese (Brnčalka) hut 1551 m · 8.0 km · 3:00 h	The route passes by the Chata pri Zelenom plese (Brnčalka) hut, where you can rest and refill water.
3 · Jahňací Peak 2229 m · 9.8 km · 5:00 h	Jahňací Peak summit — the end of the route.

ℹ Practical info

🅿 Parking	Biela Voda — paid car park
💧 Water	Available to refill at Brnčalka
🏠 Hut	Chata pri Zelenom plese / Brnčalka (on the route)
🚡 Cable car	No
❄ Ascent season	1 Nov – 31 May closure (the section above Brnčalka)
☀ Best time	June — October
🧭 Orientation	Marked trail, a short approx. 30 m section with chains below Kolový Priechod
🎨 Trail marking	🟡 yellow (whole route, Biela Voda → Chata pri Zelenom plese/Brnčalka → via Kolový Priechod → summit)
🔄 Descent	Same route back
🔀 Alternative route	It can also be climbed from Skalnaté pleso (reachable by cable car from Tatranská Lomnica) instead of from Biela Voda — 🔴 red (Skalnaté pleso → saddle → Veľká Svišťovka, 2,037 m a.s.l., a steep section secured with chains), then 🔴 red (a long descent to Chata pri Zelenom plese / Brnčalka), followed by 🟡 yellow (the classic ascent around Červené pleso to the summit; the final section below Kolový Priechod is steep and chain-secured). Descent is usually the same way back via Zelené pleso and Veľká Svišťovka to Skalnaté pleso, or directly down into the valley (~1,090 m of ascent from Skalnaté pleso, approx. 5 h climb).
🚨 Emergency number	Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112)

What to bring

🎒 Hiking boots

🎒 Trekking poles

🎒 Helmet (recommended on chains and exposed terrain)

🎒 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.