Across Two Valleys and the Priečne Pass
Skalnaté Pleso – Malá Studená Valley – Priečne Pass – Veľká Studená Valley – Hrebienok
Length of a one-way route
Exposed terrain with chains
Estimated walking time
High-altitude mountain crossing via Priečné Saddle
This challenging all-day hike begins at Skalnaté Pleso at an elevation of 1,751 meters above sea level, which you can reach by cable car from Tatranská Lomnica. Following the red-marked Tatra Main Trail, the route continues across the mountain slopes to Zamkovský Chalet and from there ascends through Malá Studená Valley to Téryho Chalet at an elevation of 2,015 meters above sea level. The chalet stands near the Five Spiš Lakes, surrounded by rocky peaks.
Beyond Téry’s Chalet, the trail continues through rocky alpine terrain to Priečné Saddle. The most challenging section is exposed and secured with chains; alternatively, it can be traversed via a one-way via ferrata. From the saddle, the route descends around the lakes of the Veľká Studená Valley toward Zbojnícka Chalet and then follows a long, rocky trail toward Hrebienok. This hike is intended for experienced hikers who are in good physical condition, have a sure footing, and do not suffer from a significant fear of heights.
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 label “easy” is not appropriate for this route. The crossing of Priečné sedlo is a challenging all-day hike with exposed rocky terrain and chains. It is suitable for experienced high-altitude hikers, but generally not for seniors.
The yellow-marked trail from Téry’s Hut through Priečné Pass to Zbojnícka Hut is closed annually from November 1 through May 31. The access trails to the huts themselves remain open, but the entire crossing of the pass cannot be completed during the closure.
The classic hiking trail across Priečné Saddle is secured with chains, and it is possible to traverse it in both directions. The parallel via ferrata, rated A for difficulty, is one-way and leads from Malá Studená Valley, starting at Téryho Chata, toward Veľká Studená Valley.
From a mountain lake through two Tatra valleys
The trail begins at Skalnaté Pleso at an elevation of 1,751 m above sea level and initially descends along the Tatra Main Trail toward Zamkovský Chalet. From there, the route changes direction and follows a long ascent through Malá Studená Valley along rocky trails and switchbacks to Téry’s Chalet.
From Téryho Chalet, the high-mountain section continues around the Five Spiš Lakes and across rocky scree below Priečné Saddle. The ascent to the saddle is the most technically challenging part of the hike. Once you’ve cleared it, a steeper descent into the Veľká Studená Valley follows, passing several mountain lakes, and a long descent from Zbojnícka Chalet all the way to Hrebienok.
Trail Markings
Red trail
Skalnaté Pleso – Lomnická Vyhliadka – Zamkovského Chalet
Green trail
Zamkovského Chalet – Malá Studená Valley – Téryho Chalet
Green and yellow trail markers
Téryho chata – Rázcestie pod Sedielkom
Yellow trail marker
: Junction below Sedielko – Priečne sedlo – Zbojnícka chata
Blue Trail
Zbojnícka Chalet – Veľká Studená Valley – Crossroads above Rainerova Chalet
Current detour
, the fork in the trail above Rainerova chata – Rainerova chata – Studený potok Waterfalls – Bilíkova chata – Hrebienok
Checkpoints along the route
Skalnaté Pleso – 1,751 m above sea level
Lomnica Lookout
Zamkovský Hut – 1,475 m above sea level
Téry’s Cabin – 2,015 m above sea level
The Five Spiš Lakes
Transverse Pass – approximately 2,352 m above sea level
The Sivé and Starolesnianske Lakes
Zbojnícka Chalet – approximately 1,960 meters above sea level
Veľká Studená Valley
Hrebienok – approximately 1,285 meters above sea level
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Poprad
2°C
Prevažne jasno
Lomnický štít
-7°C
Polooblačno
Tatranská Lomnica
1°C
Polooblačno
Starý Smokovec
3°C
Polooblačno
Hrebienok
2°C
Polooblačno
Štrbské Pleso
2°C
Zamračené
Skalnaté pleso
0°C
Polooblačno
Solisko
-1°C
Polooblačno
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