Rainer’s Hut (1,301 m above sea level)
The oldest and smallest mountain hut in the Tatras
A cottage built by Ján Juraj Rainer
A casual atmosphere, perfect for families, too
The oldest mountain hut in the Tatras, near Hrebienok
Rainer’s Chalet is located on the Starolesnianska Meadow at the mouth of the Studené Valleys, not far from Hrebienok. It lies at an elevation of 1,301 meters above sea level and is known as the oldest and smallest chalet in the Tatras.
The chalet was built in 1863 by Ján Juraj Rainer. After the Kamzík Hotel was built, it served as a storage facility and occasional overnight lodging. In 1998, it was renovated and reopened by Peter Petras, who is also associated with the traditional winter snow nativity scene near the chalet.
Rainer’s Chalet is open year-round and offers refreshments to visitors in its snack bar. It does not provide lodging, but inside there is an exhibition dedicated to the history and present-day life of mountain porters, old mountaineering equipment, skis, and documentary photographs.
The lodge can be reached from Starý Smokovec via Hrebienok or directly from Hrebienok. The route from Hrebienok along the red trail takes about 25 minutes and is suitable for families with children, strollers, and wheelchair users.
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