A broad-topped peak rising above the Veľká Studená Valley, offering a wide panoramic view. The ascent via the Slavkovská Vyhliadka viewpoint is a full-day but technically undemanding outing without chains — more long than difficult.
Route length
7.4 km one way
14.8 km round trip
14.8 km round trip
Elevation gain
1,498 m
Time (one way)
~5:00 h
Difficulty*
3/5
Trailhead
Starý Smokovec (995 m a.s.l.)
📍 GPS parking
N 49.14108°, E 20.22142°
🔗 Route on Mapy.com
Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)
Route breakdown
| 1 · Starý Smokovec 995 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h | Starting point — the route begins here. |
| 2 · Slavkovská Vyhliadka (Maximiliánka) viewpoint 1530 m · 2.7 km · 1:30 h | A popular viewpoint overlooking the Veľká Studená Valley — also a popular destination for a shorter walk. |
| 3 · Slavkovský Nos 2272 m · 6.5 km · 4:30 h | A rocky sub-peak just below the summit itself, with only a short stretch remaining from here. |
| 4 · Slavkovský Peak 2452 m · 7.4 km · 5:00 h | Slavkovský Peak summit — the end of the route. |
ℹ Practical info
| 🅿 Parking | Starý Smokovec — paid car park |
| 💧 Water | Not available in the upper sections — bring an adequate supply |
| 🏠 Hut | None directly on the route (Zbojnícka Hut is in the neighbouring valley) |
| 🚡 Cable car | No |
| ❄ Ascent season | 1 Nov – 31 May closure (from Slavkovská Vyhliadka) |
| ☀ Best time | June — October |
| 🧭 Orientation | Marked trail, long and monotonous, no chains |
| 🎨 Trail marking | 🔵 blue (whole route, Starý Smokovec → Slavkovská Vyhliadka → Slavkovský Nos → Slavkovský Peak) |
| 🔄 Descent | Same route back |
| 🔀 Alternative route | A shorter variant leads from Hrebienok (reachable by funicular from Starý Smokovec) instead of directly from Starý Smokovec — along the red trail (the ridge path) to a junction, from where it joins the main route via Slavkovská Vyhliadka (approx. 6.1 km one way / 12.2 km round trip, ~1,157 m of ascent, approx. 4 h climb). |
| 🚨 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.