2866 – Freedom Road – Popradské Pleso
Cycling to Popradské Pleso
Hike to Popradské Pleso
Elevation gain over a short distance
Estimated travel time
A hike through the Tatra Mountains, ending with a rest by a mountain lake
The route begins at the parking lot by the Popradské pleso tram stop. After a short flat section, there is an approximately three-kilometer climb, during which you’ll gain about 300 meters in elevation. The paved road alternates between forest and more open sections with views of the Tatra peaks.
At the end of the route, you can relax at Popradské pleso and grab a bite to eat at Majláthova Chata or the Popradské pleso Mountain Hotel. You can continue on foot to the nearby Symbolic Cemetery and, on your way back, visit Štrbské Pleso or the Lakes of Love.
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The hike begins at the parking lot by the Popradské pleso tram stop. You can reach the starting point from Cesta slobody or from the direction of Štrbské Pleso.
After a short, flat start, there is a gentle climb about three kilometers long. You’ll gain about 300 meters in elevation over the entire route, so this ride will test your fitness even though the distance is shorter.
The paved road also serves as a hiking trail used by pedestrians. Please drive carefully and pay special attention to the descent and the busy section near the lake.
More than 300 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Tatra atmosphere of Popradské Pleso
Bike Trail 2866 leads from Cesta slobody to one of the most popular Tatra mountain lakes. It begins at the Popradské pleso stop and continues along a paved road through a forest setting all the way to Majláthova Chata and the Popradské pleso Mountain Hotel.
The initial section is almost flat, but the route gradually turns into a continuous climb. Along the way, views of the surrounding Tatra peaks open up between the wooded sections, and at the end of the route, the peaceful setting of Popradské pleso awaits you.
Gentle Asphalt Climb
The entire route runs on a paved surface and is suitable for road, trekking, and mountain bikes. The majority of the climb consists of an approximately three-kilometer-long ascent, which is steady but noticeably demanding.
Rest and Refreshments at the Finish
At Popradské Pleso, you can grab a bite to eat at Majláthova Chata or the Popradské Pleso Mountain Hotel. The area around the lake offers a place to relax before heading back to the Freedom Trail.
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