Skalnaté pleso
Miesto, kde sa horská príroda stretáva s vedou a výhľadmi
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Area of the lake
The Observatory's First Observations
Morénové Lake beneath the majestic Lomnický Peak
Skalnaté Pleso is located in Skalnata Valley below the southern slopes of Lomnický štít. Its water level fluctuates and can drop significantly during prolonged dry spells. The surrounding area offers views of the Tatra peaks and the vast foothills.
From Tatranská Lomnica, you can reach it by cable car via the Štart intermediate station or by following a marked hiking trail. Skalnaté Pleso also serves as a transfer point for cable cars heading to Lomnický štít and Lomnické sedlo. Nearby is an astronomical and meteorological observatory founded in 1943.
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A cable car runs from Tatranská Lomnica to the Štart intermediate station, where visitors transfer to a gondola bound for Skalnaté pleso. Hikers can take the green trail from Tatranská Lomnica or the Tatra Main Trail.
The operation of the cable cars depends on the season, the weather, and wind conditions. Before your trip, check the current schedule and the last departure time for Tatranská Lomnica.
Skalnaté Pleso has a sensitive water balance, and its water level fluctuates throughout the year. Do not enter the water, do not throw objects into it, and respect the rules of nature conservation.
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Poprad
-2°C
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Lomnický štít
-9°C
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Tatranská Lomnica
-2°C
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Starý Smokovec
0°C
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Hrebienok
-1°C
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Štrbské Pleso
0°C
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Skalnaté pleso
-2°C
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Solisko
-3°C
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