Mountain huts in Low Tatras

Mountain Huts & Shelters

This collection features essential accommodation and emergency shelters along the main ridge of the Low Tatras. It includes fully-serviced alpine lodges like Chata pod Kráľovou Hoľou and Chata Magurka, alongside basic log cabins like Útulňa Andrejcová and Ramža. These locations are critical waypoints for hikers on the Cesta hrdinov SNP trail, offering drinking water sources, fireplaces, and basic overnight facilities in remote mountain terrain ranging from the eastern Kráľova hoľa massif to the western peaks.

Mountain Huts & Shelters — Map

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A

Útulňa Andrejcová

Log cabin on the main ridge in the Kráľovohoľské Tatry section. It features a nearby drinking water source and provides basic overnight facilities for hikers.

B

Útulňa Ďurková pod Chabencom

High-altitude refuge located below Chabenec peak. It offers basic mattress accommodation, a small buffet with hot meals, and serves as a key stop on the main ridge trail.

C

Chata pod Kráľovou Hoľou

Alpine lodge situated just below the summit of Kráľova hoľa, offering refreshments and accommodation for hikers in the eastern part of the mountain range.

D

Chata Magurka

Mountain lodge located in the former mining settlement of Magurka, providing full accommodation and dining services at an altitude of 1,050 meters.

E

Útulňa Brenkus

Small mountain shelter located on the ridge.

F

Trangoška

Mountain hostel in the Bystrá valley, serving as a primary starting point for ascents to Štefánikova chata and the highest peak, Ďumbier.

G

Cottage Krpacovo

Mountain chalet located in the Krpáčovo recreation area on the southern slopes of the Low Tatras.

H

Útulňa Líška

Small wilderness hut providing basic emergency shelter.

I

Ramža (útulňa)

Simple log shelter situated in a forested section of the main ridge. It includes a fireplace and a water source located a few minutes from the hut.

J

Na Jackovej

Accessible wilderness hut providing basic shelter.

K

Útulňa Budnárka

Simple mountain shelter located near the main ridge trail in the eastern Low Tatras.

L

na Brankove

Basic wilderness hut equipped with a fireplace, used for emergency overnight stays.

M

Hiadeľské sedlo

Large wooden shelter located in the mountain pass between the Low Tatras and Starohorské vrchy, often used by long-distance hikers.

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N

Žofia

Mountain shelter equipped with a drinking water source.

O

Kyselka

Shelter located near a natural mineral spring.

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