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Family-Friendly Hikes in Tatra National Park

There are 11 hikes in Tatra National Park in our database that fit. They average 1.7 km and 38 m (125 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 3.9 km.

That is 61 percent of the 18 routes we map in Tatra National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 1.7 km against 14.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 38 m (125 ft) against 320 m (1,050 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

Ciemniak - Małołączniak

Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Liliowe - Świnicka Przełęcz

Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wołowiec - Jarząbczy Wierch

Tatra National Park · Region of Žilina

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Náučný chodník Fľak

Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Náučný chodník Hrebienok

Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Waymarked route

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
Ciemniak - MałołączniakTatra National Park1.4 km31 m21 minEasyApril to October
Gaborowa Przełęcz Wyżnia - BłyszczTatra National Park1.5 km33 m22 minEasyApril to October
Kondracka Kopa - Przełęcz pod Kopą KondrackąTatra National Park0.6 km13 m8 minEasyApril to October
Liliowe - Świnicka PrzełęczTatra National Park1.0 km22 m15 minEasyApril to October
Małołączniak - Kondracka KopaTatra National Park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
Wołowiec - Jarząbczy WierchTatra National Park2.9 km64 m42 minEasyApril to October
Świnicka Przełęcz - ŚwinicaTatra National Park0.7 km16 m10 minEasyApril to October
Náučný chodník FľakTatra National Park2.8 km62 m41 minEasyApril to October
Náučný chodník HrebienokTatra National Park2.4 km52 m34 minEasyApril to October
Náučný chodník K Belianskej jaskyniTatra National Park0.9 km20 m13 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Wołowiec - Jarząbczy Wierch, Gaborowa Przełęcz Wyżnia - Błyszcz, Małołączniak - Kondracka Kopa. 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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