Hiking in Veľká Studená Valley
Veľká Studená Valley is unique in High Tatras thanks to being a home to the biggest number of mountain lakes (26) of various sizes and types.
Our valley is also rich in plants, flowers and animals.
Traditional route to Zbojnícka Chalet from Hrebienka and Starý Smokovec
2,5 – 3h from Hrebienok (↑ 720m)
3,5 – 4h from Starý Smokovec (↑ 980m)
Route: Good hiking trail will lead you up our beautiful valley from Hrebienok (2,5-3h) which you can reach by cable car from Starý Smokovec. If you start already from Starý Smokovec then add another 30-40min to your hike.
Best conditions: This route can be followed in almost any conditions but best is between June and October. And with skis or snowshoes during winter and spring.
Traverse over Priečne Pass 2352 m.n.m.
2,5 – 3h (↑ 400m, ↓ 370m)
Toute: Traversing over the Priečne Pass is very popular and is a challenge for many experienced hikers as you need to ascent the final sections with the help of chains.
This traverse allows for a beautiful loop Hrebienok > Téryho chata > Priečne sedlo > Zbojnícka chata > Hrebienok. Or in the opposite direction.
Best conditions: June to September, or without snow and ice. Best in dry conditions.
Traverse over Prielom Pass 2280 m.n.m.
3 – 3,5h (↑ 370m, ↓ 690m)
Route: A nice trek that will take you from our chalet to Sliezsky dom (Velická Valley) over Prielom Pass and Poľský hrebeň (Polish Ridge).
Best conditions: June to September, or without snow and ice.
From Zbojnícka Chalet to Lysa Poľana
7 – 8h (↑ 300m, ↓ 1260m)
Route: Traverse over Prielom Pass followed by a descent down the long Bielovodska Valley is very unique as you will unlikely meet other people.
Best conditions: June to September, or without snow and ice.
