Tatransko Lomnica

Lakes and waterfalls in Tatranská Lomnica

This collection features glacial lakes and waterfalls concentrated in the Malá and Veľká Studená valleys of the High Tatras. It includes the Five Spišské Lakes near Téryho hut, the cascading Cold Stream Waterfalls, and the iconic Skalnaté pleso. These natural formations, shaped by historical glacial activity, are situated at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to over 2,100 meters. The list highlights distinct geological features like the emerald waters of Zelené pleso and the high-altitude Modré pleso.

Lakes and Waterfalls — Map

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Waterfalls of Cold Stream

Waterfalls of Studený potok, waterfalls of Cold Stream, are one of the most sought places in the area of Starý Smokovec and Tatranská…

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Skalnaté pleso

Skalnaté pleso is a glacial lake and a well-known goal for many locals and tourists that head to the High Tatras.

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Veľké Biele Glacial Lake

Veľké Biele pleso is a glacial lake surrounded by many beautiful mountain peaks.

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The Great Waterfall

Obrovský waterfall, or the Great Waterfall, is one of the biggest of its kind in the High Tatras.

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Zelené pleso

Glacial lake in the Kežmarská Valley known for its emerald-green hue caused by underwater springs. It sits at an altitude of 1,545 meters near a mountain hut.

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Dlhý vodopád

The lowest of the Cold Stream Waterfalls, located in the Studená dolina valley along the Tatra Arterial hiking trail.

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Malé Spišské pleso

Smallest of the five Spišské lakes in the Malá Studená dolina valley, situated at an altitude of 2,000 meters near the Téryho hut.

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Prostredné Spišské pleso

The largest of the five Spišské lakes, located in the Malá Studená dolina valley at an altitude of 2,010 meters.

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Modré pleso

The highest-situated lake in the High Tatras accessible by a marked hiking trail, located at 2,192 meters in the Malá Studená dolina.

J

Starolesnianske pleso

Glacial lake located in the Veľká Studená dolina valley at an altitude of 1,986 meters.

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Prostredné Zbojnícke pleso

Moraine lake situated on the Zbojnícka plane in the upper reaches of the Veľká Studená dolina valley.

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Zbojnícke Ľadové pleso

Glacial lake in the upper part of the Veľká Studená dolina valley, often remaining frozen late into the season.

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Dlhé pleso

Narrow glacial lake in the Veľká Studená dolina valley, situated at an altitude of 1,894 meters.

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Trojrohé pleso

Moraine lake in the Valley of White Lakes, known for its distinct three-cornered shape and proximity to Veľké Biele pleso.

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Vareškové pleso

Small glacial lake in the Veľká Studená dolina valley, located at an altitude of 1,834 meters.

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