L'essentiel de Štrbské Pleso

Štrbské Pleso Essentials

Situated at an altitude of 1,346 meters, Štrbské Pleso is a high-altitude mountain resort centered around its eponymous glacial lake. This collection features the region's most prominent peaks, including Kriváň—a national symbol of Slovakia—and Rysy, the highest point in Poland accessible from the Slovak side. The list covers essential hiking destinations like the Mlynická Valley's Skok waterfall and the deepest tarn in the High Tatras, Veľké Hincovo pleso. Architectural landmarks include the historic Grand Hotel Kempinski, reflecting the area's development since the late 19th century.

Štrbské Pleso Essentials — Carte

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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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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.

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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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Popradské Glacial Lake

Popradské pleso is a mountain lake of glacial origin located in the High Tatras, Slovakia.

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Vodopád Skok

A 25-meter-high waterfall in the Mlynická Valley, cascading over a granite terrace. It is reachable via a yellow-marked hiking trail from the Štrbské Pleso resort.

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Veľké Hincovo pleso

Veľké Hincovo pleso is the biggest and deepest mountain lake of glacial origin in the High Tatras, Slovakia. The maximum depth is 53 metres.

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Predné Solisko

A 2,126-meter peak accessible via a hiking trail from the Chata pod Soliskom mountain hut. A chairlift provides transport from the resort to the hut, shortening the ascent.

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Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras

The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras is a five-star hotel operated by Kempinski Hotels S.A. located on the shores of Štrbské pleso in High…

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Boating

Seasonal rowing boat rentals available on the southern shore of the glacial lake. This tradition was re-established in 2008, allowing visitors to navigate the water with views of the Solisko ridge.

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Rozhladňa Monte Móry

A reconstructed stone lookout tower and cafe originally built in 1905. It offers panoramic views of the Štrbské Pleso resort and the surrounding High and Low Tatra mountain ranges.