Zuberec – Tatliakove pliesko
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Zuberec – Tatliakove pliesko. Has red marking (national route №0849, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0849. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.8 km. Location: mountain range — Western 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 12.8 km with 612 m of ascent from Zuberec to Tatliakove pliesko. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–1,060 m
- 9–13 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 1,373 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
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: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Zuberec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 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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Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherds' Huts on Polana Chochołowska13 km from the trailPolana Chochołowska is the largest glade in the Polish Tatras and one of the largest in the whole range.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Tatralandia17 km from the trailAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
Water parks & thermal poolsChochołowskie Termy18 km from the trailChochołowskie Termy stand in the village of Chochołów in the Podhale region, north-west of Zakopane and not far from the Slovak border.
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska Valley19 km from the trailJózef Słodyczka's bacówka (shepherd's hut) on the Wyżnia Kira Miętusia glade is probably the most easily reached shepherds' hut in the Polish Tatras.