Sivý vrch

▲ 1806 m a.s.l.

It closes off the main ridge of the Western Tatras at its westernmost end — a summit full of rock formations and protected flora, with a panorama reaching from the Orava Dam all the way to Liptovská Mara.

Route length

8.9 km one way
17.8 km round trip

Elevation gain

1,457 m

Time (one way)

~2:37 h

Difficulty*

3/5

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Trailhead

Bobrovecká Vápenica (750 m a.s.l.)

📍 GPS parking

N 49.15623°, E 19.63244°

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

Route breakdown

1 · Bobrovecká Vápenica 750 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h	Starting point — the route begins here.
2 · Sivý vrch 1806 m · 8.9 km · 2:37 h	Sivý vrch summit — the end of the route.

ℹ Practical info

🅿 Parking	Bobrovecká Vápenica — car park
💧 Water	Not available in the upper sections — bring an adequate supply
🏠 Hut	Chata pod Náružím hut (near the route)
🚡 Cable car	No
❄ Ascent season	Closed 1 Nov – 31 May
☀ Best time	June — October
🧭 Orientation	Marked trail, exposed sections, part secured by chains
🎨 Trail marking	🔵 blue (Bobrovecká Vápenica → Chata pod Náružím hut), 🟢 green (→ Predovratie Saddle → Ostrá → Sivý vrch)
🔄 Descent	Same route back
🔗 Combination	Can be combined with Brestová and Salatín in a single loop from Bobrovecká Vápenica — approx. 23 km / 1,952 m of ascent in total, difficulty 4/5.
🔀 Alternative route	A shorter alternative leads from the Biela Skala forester's lodge instead of from Bobrovecká Vápenica — a more direct route with secured exposed sections (approx. 9.2 km, ~875 m of ascent, approx. 5 h).
🚨 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.