From Tatranská Lomnica to the Start

A short hike to the Štart intermediate station

Tatranská Lomnica

6.6 km

A short but continuous climb

300 m

Elevation Gain During the Ascent

3 hours

Estimated travel time

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.

The trail is open year-round

The option to combine a hike with a cable car ride

Bicycle: road or trekking

What services do we offer?

An easy trail suitable for children of preschool age and older

Views of the Tatra Peaks

Refreshments at the Start

Cable Car Intermediate Station

Option to ride downhill on mountain carts and scooters back to Lomnica

Hike Along the Ski Slopes

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What do you need to know before you arrive?

The trail starts right next to the main parking lot below the chairlifts

Standard athletic shoes or lightweight hiking boots are recommended

Part of the route along the service road is accessible even for all-terrain strollers

Admission is free and available year-round

Tickets for the cable car and the cable car cars can be purchased online at a discount

Large-capacity parking available

Walking a dog on a leash is permitted

Refreshments are available both at the starting line and in the valley

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Suitability for Children and Families

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.

Roller Coaster and Mountain Carts

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.

Transportation and Parking

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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