Tatra National Park · Region of Žilina
- Distance
- 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 587 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 47 min
- Waymarked route
5 routes in Tatra National Park qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 45.2 km and 995 m (3,264 ft) of ascent.
That is 28 percent of the 18 routes we map in Tatra National Park. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 45.2 km against 14.5 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 995 m (3,264 ft) on average versus 320 m (1,050 ft) across the wider area.
Full-day and multi-day routes for walkers who want the distance to be the point. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Tatra National Park · Region of Žilina
Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov
Tatra National Park · Region of Žilina
Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov
Tatra National Park · Region of Prešov
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's TrailTatra National Park | 26.7 km | 587 m | 6 hr 47 min | Hard | April to October |
| Tatranská magistrálaTatra National Park | 50.1 km | 1,103 m | 13 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Tatranská magistrálaTatra National Park | 22.2 km | 488 m | 5 hr 34 min | Hard | April to October |
| Via Slovakia (Červený Kláštor - Štrbské pleso)Tatra National Park | 73.3 km | 1,613 m | 19 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Via Slovakia (Štrbské pleso - Zuberec)Tatra National Park | 53.8 km | 1,183 m | 14 hr | Expert | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with St. Mary's Trail, Tatranská magistrála, Tatranská magistrála. 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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