Randonnée en Slovaquie

Best Hiking Trails

Slovakia’s alpine landscape is defined by the rugged granite peaks of the High Tatras, the limestone ridges of Malá Fatra, and the expansive Low Tatras. This collection features Gerlachovský štít, the highest point in the Carpathians, alongside iconic summits like Kriváň and Rysy. It includes technical routes through the ladders of Suchá Belá gorge, glacial lakes like Štrbské pleso, and high-altitude shelters such as Téryho and Zbojnícka huts, which provide essential refuge for long-distance hikers crossing these central European ranges.

Best Hiking Trails — Carte

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Lomnicky Peak

Lomnický štít is one of the highest and most visited mountain peaks in the High Tatras mountains of Slovakia.

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Gerlach

Gerlachovský štít, informally referred to as Gerlach, is the highest peak in the High Tatras, in Slovakia, and in the Carpathian Mountains.

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Rysy

Rysy is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, eastern part of the Tatra Mountains, lying on the border between Poland and Slovakia.

Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Kriváň

Kriváň () is a mountain in the High Tatras, Slovakia, that dominates the upper part of the former Liptov County.

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Štrbské pleso

The second-largest glacial lake on the Slovak side of the High Tatras is one of the most beautiful spots in Slovakia.

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Suchá Belá

Suchá Belá is one of the most beautiful gorges in the National Park Slovak Paradise.

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Chopok

Chopok is the third highest peak of the Low Tatra range in central Slovakia.

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Súľov Rocks

Protected natural area featuring unique rock formations including towers, cones, and scenic canyons. It contains geological attractions such as the Gothic gate, Roháč peaks, and ruins of a guard castle.

Martin Goryl / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Veľký Rozsutec

Velky Rozsutec, 'Big Rozsutec', is the highest peak (1610 m.a.s.l.) of Mala Fatra mountain range.

Petr Vilgus / CC BY 3.0

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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.

Michal Jakubský / CC BY 3.0

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Jánošíkove Diery

Janosikove Diery or simply 'Holes' is a nice and quite non-challenging hike through canyons and narrow rocky paths.

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Šútovský Waterfall

Šútovský vodopad is a waterfall in Slovakia located in the Malá Fatra mountains, 4 kilometres north of the town of Šútovo.

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Cottage at the Green Mountain Lake

Cottage at the Green Glacial Lake is a place to head for if you are looking for a challenging or moderately challenging hike.

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Zamkovského Hut

Zamkovského hut was built by an avid mountaineer and mountain guide Štefan Zamkovský.

Jan Kaděra / CC-BY-SA

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Téryho Hut

Téryho Hut is 2 015 m a.s.l. and is one of the most frequented alpine huts by hikers.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Zbojnícka Hut

Zbojnícka Hut is one of the older alpine huts built in the High Tatras.

Michal Klajban / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Jahňací Peak

Jahňací Peak 2229 m a.s.l. is an accessible peak of the High Tatras. This hike is among the difficult ones and takes about 11 hours.

Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Veľká Svišťovka

Veľká Svišťovka (2037 m a.s.l.) is a peak sought by many tourists as the hike takes a little over an hour from Skalnaté pleso - a glacial…