Tatranské Matliare – Tatranská Javorina
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Tatranské Matliare – Tatranská Javorina. Has blue marking (regional route №2911, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2911. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.9 km. Location: mountain range — High Tatras, Slovakia. The route in Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — check the current dates on tanap.sk before heading out.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.9 km with 879 m of ascent from Tatranské Matliare to Tatranská Javorina. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmClimb of 870 m (up to 1,760 m)
- 9–18 kmDescent of 750 m to Tatranská Javorina
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
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: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Tatranské Matliare. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 6 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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