A leisurely walk to Jamské Lake
Štrbské Pleso – Jamské Pleso
Length of a one-way route
A pleasant walk in the woods
Estimated walking time
Through the Quiet Forest Along the Tatra Highway
A pleasant hike from Štrbské Pleso to Jamské Pleso leads mostly through wooded terrain along the red-marked Tatra Main Trail. The route begins at Štrbské Pleso, continues along its shore, and then climbs gently toward the crossroads below the Furkotská Valley. From there, it continues along an easy trail through the quiet Tatra landscape.
The destination is the easily accessible Jamské Pleso, located in the Važecká Valley at an elevation of 1,448 meters above sea level. The lake covers an area of 0.67 hectares and has a maximum depth of 4.2 meters. Nearby are wooden gazebos, perfect for relaxing and taking a short break before heading back.
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 stated distance of 4.7 km and time of 90 minutes refer to the route from Štrbské Pleso to Jamské Pleso. When returning via the same route, you should expect the distance to be approximately double. The official route from the train station is 5.2 km one way, and the entire round trip takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
There are no mountain huts or snack bars along the trail past Štrbské Pleso. At Jamské Pleso, there are only places to rest, so be sure to bring your own food and drinks.
The red trail from Štrbské Pleso to Jamské Pleso is not among the sections subject to seasonal closures. However, the blue-marked trail continuing from the junction at Jamské Pleso toward Kriváň is closed from November 1 through May 31. In winter, however, you should adjust your gear to the current snow and icy conditions.
A leisurely hike with a gentle climb
The trail follows mostly an easy forest path with a gentle, gradual ascent. From Štrbské Pleso, it first continues along the shore of Štrbské Pleso and then joins the red-marked Tatra Main Trail. After about 40 minutes, it reaches the junction below the Furkotská Valley and from there continues for another half hour or so to Jamské Pleso.
The elevation difference between Štrbské and Jamské Pleso is approximately 100 meters, but the trail is slightly undulating. The hike does not include exposed sections, chains, or steep alpine ascents. The difficulty may increase due to wet surfaces, snow, or black ice.
Route Markings
Blue Trail
Štrbské Pleso Train Station – Štrbské Pleso
Red trail
Štrbské pleso – Junction below Furkotská Valley – Junction at Jamské pleso
Short detour
Crossroads at Jamské pleso – Jamské pleso
Landmarks along the route
Štrbské Pleso
Štrbské Pleso – approximately 1,347 m above sea level
Crossroads below the Furkotská Valley
Turn-off to Biely Váh
Crossroads near Jamské Pleso
Jamské Pleso – 1,448 m above sea level
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