An easy viewpoint peak above Popradské Tarn in the Mengusovská Valley. The winding path offers fine views of the tarn and surrounding peaks throughout the ascent, making it a popular destination for families with children.
Route length
9.0 km one way
18.0 km round trip
18.0 km round trip
Elevation gain
629 m
Time (one way)
~3:09 h
Difficulty*
2/5
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 · Popradské Tarn 1494 m · 5.0 km · 1:30 h | The route passes by Popradské Tarn, where you can rest and refill water. |
| 3 · Ostrva 1984 m · 9.0 km · 3:09 h | Ostrva summit — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Štrbské Pleso — large paid car park |
| 🚻 Toilets | At Popradské Tarn |
| 💧 Water | Available to refill at Popradské Tarn |
| 🏠 Hut | Horský hotel Popradské Pleso (on the route) |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Ascent season | Accessible most of the year, except in extreme winter conditions |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | Marked trail (red, the Tatra Ridge Trail), no chains, also suitable for families with children |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔴 red (whole route, the Tatra Ridge Trail; the final short stretch to the summit is unmarked) |
| 🔄 Descent | Same route back |
| 🚨 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
- The marked trail leads only to the Saddle below Ostrva — the summit itself (the last approx. 1–2 min) is reached via a short, unmarked rocky section.
- Mountain weather can change 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.