Jalovec – Zuberec
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Jalovec – Zuberec. Has yellow marking (regional route №8617, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8617. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.6 km. Location: mountain range — Western Tatras, Slovakia. The route in the Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — before heading out, check the current dates at tanap.sk.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.6 km with 772 m of ascent from Jalovec to Zuberec. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 760 m (up to 1,560 m)
- 6–18 kmDescent of 880 m to Zuberec
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Jalovec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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All craft places
Water parks & thermal poolsOravice thermal pools9.7 km from the trailThe Oravice thermal pools (Termálne kúpalisko Oravice) are the municipal thermal baths in the mountain settlement of Oravice at the foot of the Western Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsMeander Thermal Resort, Oravice9.8 km from the trailMeander Thermal & Ski Resort (formerly Meander Park) is a thermal water park and ski centre in the mountain settlement of Oravice in northern Slovakia, at the foot of...
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherds' Huts on Polana Chochołowska12 km from the trailPolana Chochołowska is the largest glade in the Polish Tatras and one of the largest in the whole range.
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska Valley17 km from the trailJózef Słodyczka's bacówka (shepherd's hut) on the Wyżnia Kira Miętusia glade is probably the most easily reached shepherds' hut in the Polish Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsChochołowskie Termy17 km from the trailChochołowskie Termy stand in the village of Chochołów in the Podhale region, north-west of Zakopane and not far from the Slovak border.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Tatralandia18 km from the trailAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.