Jarabá

Brezno District · Banská Bystrica Region · Slovakia
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Jarabá is a small village in the Brezno District of the Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, situated at an elevation of 840 metres in the picturesque valley of the Štiavnička river, on the southern side of the Čertovica Pass. The village lies in the heart of the Low Tatras, surrounded by forested mountains and open meadows, offering a tranquil setting close to nature.

The first historical mention of Jarabá dates back to 1540, when it was established as a mining settlement. In the Middle Ages, silver and copper were mined here, and from the 16th century, iron ore as well. By the early 19th century, mining had ceased, and residents turned to forestry and later to industrial work in Brezno and Podbrezová.

Jarabá is known for its authentic atmosphere and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by the forests and slopes of the Low Tatras, and a ski resort is located nearby. The Štiavnička river flows through the village, adding to its charm. Jarabá preserves the traditions and calm of mountain life, as well as a rich mining heritage.

For visitors, Jarabá is an excellent starting point for hiking and mountain adventures. There are numerous marked trails such as "Horná Jarabá – Čertovica, motel", "Beňuš – Čertovica, motel", and "Bacúch – Vyšná Boca". Mountain huts like "Chata Štefánika pod Ďumbierom" and "Ramža Hut" are accessible from here. Outdoor enthusiasts will find ideal conditions for exploring the Low Tatras.

Getting there from Ukraine

From Uzhhorod to Brezno ≈274 km, ≈3 h 50 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov and Poprad to the exit near Liptovský Hrádok → I/18 and I/72 over the Čertovica Pass to Brezno. To Banská Bystrica ≈322 km, ≈4 h 30 min: D1 to Ružomberok, then I/59 via Donovaly. From Lviv: to Brezno via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈498 km (≈7 h 45 min) or through Poland ≈554 km (≈7 h 05 min); to Banská Bystrica through Poland (Kraków – Chyżne – Trstená – Dolný Kubín – Ružomberok) ≈535 km, ≈7 h 15 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

All trails
Kumštové Saddle – Horná JarabáEasyOne-dayMarkedKumštové Saddle Horná JarabáElevation profile874–1 549 m4.9 kmascent 675 m≈ 2.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreHorná Jarabá – Čertovica, motelEasyOne-dayMarkedHorná Jarabá Čertovica, motelElevation profile874–1 236 m4.4 kmascent 362 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreHorná Poruba, U Brdárov – Pred ČuntavouHardMulti-dayMarkedHorná Poruba, U Brdárov Pred ČuntavouElevation profile309–2 004 m241.6 kmascent 15 694 m2.5 km from the centreBeňuš – Čertovica, motelModerateOne-dayMarkedBeňuš Čertovica, motelElevation profile540–1 542 m11.2 kmascent 1 017 m≈ 5 h walking3 km from the centreMichalovo – Kumštové SaddleModerateTwo-dayMarkedMichalovo Kumštové SaddleElevation profile696–1 723 m18.3 kmascent 672 m≈ 6 h walking3.3 km from the centreChata generála M. R. Štefánika – Vyšná BocaModerateOne-dayMarkedChata generála M. R. Štefánika Vyšná BocaElevation profile954–1 777 m8.8 kmascent 56 m≈ 2.5 h walking3.4 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

All peaks
ĎumbierPeakĎumbierDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 046 m6.3 km from the centreĎumbier (Polish Dziumbier, Hungarian Gyömbér) is the highest peak of the Low Tatras at 2,046 m (2,043 m on older maps).ChopokPeakChopokDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 024 m9.3 km from the centreChopok (2,024 m) is a summit in the central Low Tatras in Slovakia and the third-highest peak of the range after its neighbours Ďumbier (2,046 m) and Štiavnica (2,025 m).DerešePeakDerešeDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 2 004 m10 km from the centreDereše (Polish Deresze, Hungarian Deres) is a 2004 m summit on the main ridge of the Slovak Low Tatras.Poľana (Low Tatras)PeakPoľana (Low Tatras)Laziskoaltitude 1 890 m13 km from the centrePoľana is a 1,890 m summit on the main ridge of the Low Tatras in Slovakia. It should not be confused with the extinct Poľana volcano (1,458 m) in central Slovakia.ChabenecPeakChabenecDemänovská Dolinaaltitude 1 955 m16 km from the centreChabenec (Polish Chabeniec) is a 1,955 m summit on the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in their western part, the Ďumbier Tatras.ĎurkováPeakĎurkováaltitude 1 750 m18 km from the centreĎurková is a broad, treeless summit 1750 m high on the main ridge of the Low Tatras, in the western part of the Ďumbier Tatras, Slovakia.

What to visit

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Bystrianska CaveNatureBystrianska CaveValaská9.5 km from the centreBystrianska Cave (Bystrianska jaskyňa) is the most important cave of the Horehronie valley on the southern side of the Low Tatras.Vrbické pleso in the Demänovská valleyLakeVrbické pleso in the Demänovská valleyDemänovská Dolina12 km from the centreVrbické pleso is the largest natural lake in the Low Tatras. It lies at 1,113 m in the upper western part of the Demänovská dolina, on the right-hand slope of the side...Vajskovský vodopád (Vajskovský Waterfall)WaterfallVajskovský vodopád (Vajskovský Waterfall)Demänovská Dolina12 km from the centreVajskovský vodopád is a cascading waterfall in the upper part of the Vajskovská dolina on the southern side of the Low Tatras, within the Low Tatras National Park ...Hole of the Low Tatras between Chopok and ChabenecMountain meadowHole of the Low Tatras between Chopok and ChabenecLaziskoaltitude 1 890 m13 km from the centreThe highest section of the grassy main ridge of the Low Tatras (Nízke Tatry) runs west from Chopok (2,024 m), reached by cable cars from the Jasná resort, over Dereše ...Demänovská Cave of LibertyNatureDemänovská Cave of LibertyDemänovská Dolina14 km from the centreThe Demänovská Cave of Liberty (Demänovská jaskyňa slobody) lies on the right side of the Demänová valley on the northern slopes of the Low Tatras, 13 km south of...Ethnographic and Shepherding Museum, Liptovský HrádokMuseumEthnographic and Shepherding Museum, Liptovský HrádokLiptovský Hrádok16 km from the centreThe Ethnographic and Shepherding Museum in Liptovský Hrádok (Národopisné a ovčiarske múzeum Liptovský Hrádok) is a branch of the Liptov Museum in Ružomberok devoted to...

Craft nearby

All craft places
Koliba Strachanovka, Jánska valleyKoliby & Hutsul cuisineKoliba Strachanovka, Jánska valleyLiptovský Ján16 km from the centreKoliba Strachanovka (Jánska koliba) is a large wooden koliba at the entrance to the Jánska valley in the village of Liptovský Ján, which locals consider one of the...TERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánWater parks & thermal poolsTERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánLiptovský Ján16 km from the centreLiptovský Ján: thermal water at the entrance to Jánska dolina Liptovský Ján is an old village in southern Liptov, about 10 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, at the entrance...Salaš Zbojská: sheep’s cheese, bryndza and žinčica on the passCheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Zbojská: sheep’s cheese, bryndza and žinčica on the passTisovec20 km from the centreThe Zbojská pass lies at about 740 metres in the forests between Brezno and Tisovec, on the edge of the Hron valley and the Muránska planina plateau.Liptovar brewery, Liptovský Mikuláš: craft beer and brewpubCraft beer & breweriesLiptovar brewery, Liptovský Mikuláš: craft beer and brewpubLiptovský Mikuláš22 km from the centreLiptovský Mikuláš is the main town of the Liptov region, a short drive from the Low and Western Tatras, the Demänovská Valley and the Liptovská Mara reservoir.Farma Východná — organic farm below the TatrasEco farmsFarma Východná — organic farm below the TatrasVýchodná24 km from the centreFarma Východná is the highest-lying organic farm in Liptov, at 930 m in the village of Východná right below the Tatras.Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno25 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

TERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánWater parks & thermal poolsTERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský JánLiptovský Ján16 km from the centreLiptovský Ján: thermal water at the entrance to Jánska dolina Liptovský Ján is an old village in southern Liptov, about 10 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, at the entrance...Brusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaWater parks & thermal poolsBrusno Spa: mineral springs, treatments and Caracalla SpaBrusno25 km from the centreBrusno Spa (Kúpele Brusno) lies in the Hron valley (Horehronie), about 20 km north-east of Banská Bystrica, on the northern slopes of the Vepor massif in the Slovak...Aquapark TatralandiaWater parks & thermal poolsAquapark TatralandiaLiptovský Mikuláš25 km from the centreAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

M. R. Štefánik Hut1 740 mMountain shelterM. R. Štefánik HutLow Tatras · SlovakiaStandingOn a trailSleeps up to 48Meals served
Ramža Shelter1 260 mHutRamža ShelterLow Tatras · SlovakiaNot verified70 m from a trailOpen fire inside (smoke hut)Sleeps up to 20
931 mSpringKumštová SpringLow Tatras · SlovakiaNot verifiedOn a trail
818 mSpringSpring for JasienokLow Tatras · SlovakiaNot verified
901 mDrinking waterBachláč na lúke TapLow Tatras · SlovakiaNot verified80 m from a trail
1 138 mSpringSpring below ČučoriedkováLow Tatras · SlovakiaNot verified

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké — road, 24/7
  • Malyi Bereznyi – Ubľa — road, 24/7 For cars and buses; pedestrians not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service, lorries up to 3.5 t.
  • Mali Selmentsi – Veľké Slemence (pedestrian) — pedestrian, 09:00–21:00 Kyiv time Pedestrians and cyclists only; inconvenient for the Tatras without onward transport.
  • Chop – Čierna nad Tisou (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

From Uzhhorod to Brezno ≈274 km, ≈3 h 50 min without queues: Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké → I/19 to Košice → D1 via Prešov and Poprad to the exit near Liptovský Hrádok → I/18 and I/72 over the Čertovica Pass to Brezno. To Banská Bystrica ≈322 km, ≈4 h 30 min: D1 to Ružomberok, then I/59 via Donovaly. From Lviv: to Brezno via Uzhok and Ubľa ≈498 km (≈7 h 45 min) or through Poland ≈554 km (≈7 h 05 min); to Banská Bystrica through Poland (Kraków – Chyżne – Trstená – Dolný Kubín – Ružomberok) ≈535 km, ≈7 h 15 min. The D1 requires an e-vignette (eznamka.sk).

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

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