Štrbské Pleso – Junction below Furkotská Valley
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Štrbské Pleso – Junction below Furkotská Valley. Has yellow marking (regional route №8853, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8853. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.4 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 one-day route of 12.4 km with 924 m of ascent from Štrbské Pleso to Junction below Furkotská Valley. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,350–1,370 m
- 1–8 kmClimb of 890 m (up to 2,253 m)
- 8–12 kmDescent of 780 m to Junction below Furkotská Valley
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 300 m (≈30%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Štrbské Pleso. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).
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