Škutnastá Meadow – Štrba, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Škutnastá Meadow – Štrba, station. Has blue marking (regional route №2836, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2836. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.8 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 short route of 9.8 km with 47 m of ascent and 921 m of descent from Škutnastá Meadow to Štrba, station. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmAlong the ridge at 1,770–1,820 m
- 1–3.5 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,365 m)
- 3.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,340–1,370 m
- 5–7.5 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 994 m)
- 7.5–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 890–1,000 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Škutnastá Meadow. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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