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Tatranská magistrála (Tatra Highway): Podbanské — Veľké Biele pleso

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50.1 kmLength
1 639 mAscent
2 464 mDescent
2 043 mMax. altitude
929 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Tatranská magistrála (Tatra Highway): Podbanské – Veľké Biele pleso. Has red marking (national route №0930, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0930. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 50.1 km. Location: mountain range — High 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 multi-day route of 50.1 km with 1,639 m of ascent from Podbanské to Veľké Biele pleso. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmDescent of 180 m to Chata pri Zelenom plese
  2. 4–6 kmClimb of 430 m to Veľká Svišťovka (2,037 m)
  3. 6–14 kmDescent of 720 m to Bilíkova chata
  4. 14–27 kmClimb of 750 m (up to 2,038 m)
  5. 27–30 kmDescent of 520 m to Horský hotel Popradské pleso
  6. 30–50 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,540 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 320 m (≈32%), near Veľká Svišťovka.

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata pri Zelenom plese (km 3), Skalnatá chata (km 9), Zamkovského chata (km 12), Rainerova chata (km 13), Bilíkova chata (km 14), Horský hotel Popradské pleso (km 30).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–30, ≈9.5 h — overnight: Horský hotel Popradské pleso (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 30–50, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 27 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Podbanské. This is a one-way route: the finish is 25 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 2 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, 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).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata pri Zelenom plese (km 3), Skalnatá chata (km 9), Zamkovského chata (km 12), Rainerova chata (km 13), Bilíkova chata (km 14), Horský hotel Popradské pleso (km 30). Possible overnight stops: Horský hotel Popradské pleso (km 30).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Chata pri Zelenom plesekm 3.3 from the start
  2. Skalnatá chatakm 8.9 from the start
  3. Zamkovského chatakm 11.5 from the start · 110 m off the path
  4. Rainerova chatakm 13.3 from the start · 90 m off the path
  5. Bilíkova chatakm 14.2 from the start · 50 m off the path
  6. Horský hotel Popradské plesokm 30.2 from the start

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