Trail Loop Through Jambrichovo Beneath the Tatra Peaks
Štrbské Pleso – Grand Hotel Kempinski – Jambrichovo – junction toward Jamské Pleso – Štrbské Pleso
Cross-country ski trail around Štrbské Pleso
A trail with a rocky surface and a more pronounced elevation gain
Total ascent and descent on the circuit
Running Challenge Along the Hiking Trails of Štrbské Pleso
The Cross Run is a 12-kilometer trail race that starts and finishes at the Crocus Hotel in Štrbské Pleso. The course begins on a paved road alongside the Grand Hotel Kempinski, from where runners join the green-marked mountain trail heading toward Jambrichovo. Paved surfaces make up only about 3% of the course, while the rest follows hiking trails and rocky terrain.
From Jambrichovo, there is an approximately two-kilometer climb along the blue hiking trail to the fork leading toward Jamské Pleso. The final section continues along the red trail back to Štrbské Pleso. The loop was created as the second stage of the Tatry Running Tour event.
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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Approximately 97% of the route follows hiking trails and rocky terrain. The paved sections are mainly located at the beginning and end of the route near Štrbské Pleso. Trail running shoes with a lugged sole are best, as they provide stability on gravel, rocks, and forest trails.
The lowest point of the route is at an elevation of 1,222 meters above sea level, and the highest is at 1,487 meters above sea level. The total elevation gain is approximately 501 meters, so pace yourself throughout the entire loop and save enough energy for the climb from Jambrichov.
The route combines green, blue, and red hiking trails. At each junction, follow the signs for Jambrichovo, Jamské pleso, and Štrbské Pleso. The original race description also mentions additional green trail markings.
From the hotel promenade to rocky mountain terrain
Elevation Profile
The trail begins at the Crocus Hotel in Štrbské Pleso. Its lowest point is at an elevation of approximately 1,222 meters above sea level, and its highest point is at 1,487 meters above sea level. The total elevation gain and loss is approximately 501 meters.
The initial section has a gentler profile. After a descent toward Jambrichovo, the main climb—approximately two kilometers long—follows the blue trail. From the fork in the trail below Jamské Pleso, the profile gradually shifts to a descent and leads back to Štrbské Pleso.
Route
You’ll start the run at the Crocus Hotel in Štrbské Pleso. Continue along the paved road past the Grand Hotel Kempinski, and then follow the green hiking trail.
The green-marked mountain trail leads mostly through forested and rocky terrain toward Jambrichovo. This section makes up most of the first descent of the route.
In Jambrichovo, you’ll join the blue hiking trail. Follow it for about two kilometers as you climb to the fork in the trail toward Jamské Pleso. This is the most physically demanding part of the loop.
At the fork, join the red hiking trail and continue toward Štrbské Pleso. The red trail will lead you back to the starting point at Hotel Crocus.
Trail Markings
Hotel Crocus – Grand Hotel Kempinski
Paved road
Grand Hotel Kempinski – Jambrichovo
Green hiking trail marker
Jambrichovo – junction toward Jamské Pleso
Blue hiking trail marker
Crossroads – Štrbské Pleso
Red hiking trail marker
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