A peaceful journey from Tatranská Lomnica to Tatranské Matliare
Tatranská Lomnica – Nature and Landscape Conservationists’ Educational Trail – Tatranské Matliare – Tatranská Lomnica
Length of the registered route between the Tatra settlements
An easy Nordic walking trail suitable even for beginners
A hiking trail connecting Tatranská Lomnica and Tatranské Matliare
An easy trail full of nature and Tatra history
The trail connects Tatranská Lomnica with the quieter village of Tatranské Matliare. The starting point is the area between the Grandhotel Praha and the old gondola lift building leading to Skalnaté pleso and Lomnický štít. From there, the Nature and Landscape Conservationists’ Educational Trail leads all the way to the SOREA Hutník Hotel in Tatranské Matliare.
Along the trail, there are four informational panels dedicated to the history of the Tatra cable cars, local flora and fauna, the surrounding nature, and the history of Tatranské Matliare. Once you reach your destination, you’ll return along the same route back to Tatranská Lomnica.
What can you experience and see along the route?
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What do you need to know before you arrive?
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The starting point of the nature trail is located at the signpost between the Grandhotel Praha and the old cable car building. The trail continues to Tatranské Matliare and ends at the SOREA Hutník Hotel. The hiking trail between the two villages is marked with yellow hiking signs.
There are four informational panels along the trail. They cover the history of the cable cars, the fauna and flora of the Tatras, the natural surroundings of the trail, and the history of Tatranské Matliare. The trail thus combines physical activity with a leisurely exploration of the region.
The Pramenište National Nature Reserve is located in the forest below Tatranské Matliare and protects a rare relict pine-birch forest. The reserve is not open to the public, so please stay on the marked trail and respect local restrictions.
From the History of Cable Cars to a Quiet Village at the Foot of Lomnický Peak
Elevation Profile
Tatranská Lomnica lies at an elevation of approximately 850 meters above sea level, and Tatranské Matliare at an elevation of approximately 885 meters above sea level. The difference in elevation between the two villages is approximately 35 meters, so the route has only a gentle elevation profile without any long or steep climbs.
On the return trip along the same route, short, gently ascending and descending sections alternate. The nature of the route corresponds to its official classification as an easy Nordic walking trail.
Route Description
The route begins at the signpost between the Grandhotel Praha and the historic building of the old cable car station in Tatranská Lomnica. From there, follow the trail eastward toward Tatranské Matliare.
As you walk, you’ll pass four information panels along the Nature and Landscape Conservationists’ Educational Trail. The panels provide information on the origins and development of the Tatra cable cars, the flora and fauna of the High Tatras, the surrounding natural environment, and the history of the destination village.
The trail will take you to Tatranské Matliare, to the SOREA Hutník Hotel. The village is located at the foot of Lomnický štít and is about 1.5 to 2 kilometers from Tatranská Lomnica. After a short rest, you’ll return along the same route.
Route Markings
Between Tatranská Lomnica and Tatranské Matliare, follow the yellow hiking trail markers. The town’s official website states that the hiking trail from in front of the Hutník Hotel to Tatranská Lomnica follows the yellow trail markers. On the return trip, follow the same trail markers in the opposite direction.
Stops along the route
Tatranská Lomnica – 850 m above sea level
A base village and tourist center at the foot of Lomnický štít
The building of the old cable car
A historic landmark at the start of the nature trail
Educational Panels: Four stops dedicated to cable cars, nature, and the history of the region
Tatranské Matliare – 885 m above sea level
A quiet vacation resort and the end point of the trail near the SOREA Hutník Hotel
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Poprad
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Jasno
Lomnický štít
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Jasno
Tatranská Lomnica
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Jasno
Starý Smokovec
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Jasno
Hrebienok
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Jasno
Štrbské Pleso
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Jasno
Skalnaté pleso
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Jasno
Solisko
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Jasno
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