From Tatranská Lomnica to the Start
A short hike to the Štart intermediate station
A short but continuous climb
Elevation Gain During the Ascent
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A pleasant hike along a forest trail and past the ski slope to a popular spot with mountain carts
A hike from Tatranská Lomnica to the Štart intermediate station is an ideal choice for families with children and recreational hikers. The trail leads from the lower cable car station along the green hiking trail and, in part, along a paved service road. Thanks to its gentle, gradual ascent, the hike is easily manageable even for younger hikers, offering beautiful views of the Tatra forests and the Lomnický štít massif.
The Štart intermediate station serves as a transfer point for the cable cars to Skalnaté pleso, but it is also a destination in its own right, full of experiences. Both children and adults can enjoy the popular ride on Mountain Carts or scooters toward Lomnica, grab a snack on the summer terrace, or continue on into the high-mountain terrain.
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A trip to Štart is a great introductory hike before tackling more challenging climbs in the Tatras. The hike goes by quickly thanks to the ever-changing views and watching the cable cars pass overhead.
At the Štart midway station, you can rent a special tricycle or scooter and ride back down to Tatranská Lomnica along a designated paved trail. You’ll receive a helmet and a safety briefing before you set off.
The starting point is easily accessible by train (TEŽ) and by commuter buses. For those arriving by car, there is a park-and-ride facility right next to the cable car station.
More than 300 meters in elevation from Tatranská Lomnica to Štart
The route connects the valley station in Tatranská Lomnica with the Štart cable car’s intermediate station at an elevation of approximately 1,170 meters above sea level. The trail winds gently through forests and along ski slopes, offering beautiful views of the Tatra peaks throughout the entire journey.
The solid surface and safe, obstacle-free path make this route ideal for families with young children as well as for parents with all-terrain strollers. The continuous yet gentle climb is perfect for a leisurely pace and for introducing children to hiking in the Tatras.
Winding Paths Along the Ski Slopes
From the parking lot at the lower station of the cable cars, the trail ascends along a paved road that gradually winds through forest and mountain terrain. The trail is safe, wide, and free of steep rocky sections or chains.
Štart Intermediate Station
The destination of the hike is the Štart cable car intermediate station. There is a snack bar here and a place to rest before returning or continuing on to the next trail.
Connections to Other Trails
From Štart, you can return to Tatranská Lomnica along the green-marked trail. Another option is to connect to the yellow bike trail leading to the Grand Hotel Praha and then to Cesta slobody.
Route Markings
Green trail:
Tatranská Lomnica (valley station of the cable cars) – Štart Intermediate Station
Yellow trail
: Intermediate Station Štart – Grandhotel Praha – Tatranská Lomnica Center
Key points along the route
Tatranská Lomnica (cable car valley station) – 888 m above sea level
Intersection below Čučoriedky – approx. 1,040 m above sea level
Štart Intermediate Station – 1,173 m above sea level
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Poprad
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Lomnický štít
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Tatranská Lomnica
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Starý Smokovec
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Skalnaté pleso
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