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Family-Friendly Hikes in Low Tatras National Park

We track 6 routes that match this search in Low Tatras National Park. They average 2.5 km and 55 m (180 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.6 km.

That is 75 percent of the 8 routes we map in Low Tatras National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 2.5 km against 5.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 55 m (180 ft) against 121 m (397 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Chodník štátneho podniku LESY SR

Low Tatras National Park · Region of Banská Bystrica

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dobrodružstvo ovečky Valašky

Low Tatras National Park · Region of Žilina

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
16 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Okolím Liptovskej Tepličky

Low Tatras National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Panoramatický chodník na Chopku

Low Tatras National Park · Region of Banská Bystrica

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

skratka na modrú na Chopok

Low Tatras National Park · Region of Žilina

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
76 m
Typical duration
50 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Chodník štátneho podniku LESY SRLow Tatras National Park5.6 km124 m1 hr 22 minEasyApril to October
Dobrodružstvo ovečky ValaškyLow Tatras National Park0.7 km16 m10 minEasyApril to October
Okolím Liptovskej TepličkyLow Tatras National Park3.0 km66 m43 minEasyApril to October
Panoramatický chodník na ChopkuLow Tatras National Park0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
Zážitkovo-náučný chodník Medveďa MaxaLow Tatras National Park1.3 km28 m18 minEasyApril to October
skratka na modrú na ChopokLow Tatras National Park3.5 km76 m50 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Chodník štátneho podniku LESY SR, Dobrodružstvo ovečky Valašky, Okolím Liptovskej Tepličky. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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