Via Veľká Svišťovka to Zelené pleso

Skalnaté Pleso – Veľká Svišťovka – Zelené Pleso – Biela Voda

Skalnaté pleso

13.3 km

Length of a one-way route

Moderately challenging

Exposed section with chains

4 hours 30 minutes

Estimated walking time

A mountain pass with a view of Zelené pleso

The 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. The red-marked Tatra Main Trail leads through rocky alpine terrain across the Huncovská Basin to Sedlo pod Veľkou Svišťovkou and then on to Veľká Svišťovka. From the ridge section, views open up to Zelené pleso, Trojrohé, and Veľké Biele pleso, as well as the Belianske Tatras.

From Svišťovka, the trail descends via steeper switchbacks and, in places, an exposed section secured with chains. The route continues past Čierne pleso to the Chata pri Zelenom plese mountain hut, located at an elevation of 1,551 m above sea level. From there, a longer but technically easier descent follows through the Kežmarská Biela voda Valley down to the Biela voda stop.

Veľká Svišťovka, at an elevation of 2,038 meters above sea level

Views of the Belianske Tatras

Cabin near Zelené pleso

One-way route

What can you experience and see along the route?

The Rocky Lake below Lomnický Peak

Hike through rocky alpine terrain

Veľká Svišťovka at an elevation of 2,038 meters above sea level

Views of the Green and White Lakes

Exposed section secured with chains

The Cabin at Zelené pleso

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What do you need to know before you arrive?

The trail is suitable for hikers who are in good physical condition and have a steady gait

Sturdy hiking boots are essential

It is particularly suitable for families with older children who are used to mountain terrain

Only go on this hike when the weather is stable and visibility is good

After it rains, the rocks and chains may be wet and slippery

You'll find refreshments at Skalnaté Pleso and Zelené Pleso

There is a fee for the cable car to Skalnaté pleso

Please read this before your visit

Exposed section

The descent from Veľká Svišťovka toward Zelené pleso leads through steep, rocky terrain in places, secured with chains. The trail is not suitable for people with a fear of heights, those with unsteady footing, or young children with no experience in mountain hiking.

Seasonal Closure

The red-marked trail from the Slovak Academy of Sciences Observatory at Skalnaté Pleso, through Sedlo pod Veľkou Svišťovkou toward Zelené Pleso, is closed annually from November 1 through May 31. Therefore, the entire route can only be hiked outside of the closure period.

One-way trip

The trail begins at Skalnaté Pleso and ends at the Biela Voda bus stop. To start the hike, take the cable car from Tatranská Lomnica; after finishing, continue by bus or arrange in advance for transportation back to your parked car. There is a bus stop and a paid parking lot at Biela voda.

From Skalnaté Pleso to the foothills

From Skalnaté Pleso, the trail first climbs through open alpine terrain to the saddle below Veľká Svišťovka. The highest point of the hike is Veľká Svišťovka at an elevation of 2,038 meters above sea level. The initial section thus represents the main ascent of the route, while most of the remaining hike leads downhill.

The most challenging descent leads from Svišťovka along rocky switchbacks and through sections secured with chains to Zelené pleso. From the mountain hut, the nature of the trail changes—the yellow-marked trail continues mainly through the forested landscape of the Kežmarská Biela Voda Valley all the way to Cesta slobody and the Biela Voda stop.

Trail Markings

Red trail
Skalnaté pleso – Sedlo pod Veľkou Svišťovkou – Veľká Svišťovka – Chata pri Zelenom plese

Yellow trail
, Chata pri Zelenom plese – Kežmarská Biela Voda Valley – Biela Voda

Waypoints along the route

Skalnaté Pleso – 1,751 m above sea level

Slovak Academy of Sciences Observatory

The Saddle Below Veľká Svišťovka

Veľká Svišťovka – 2,038 meters above sea level

Čierne Lake

Mountain Hut at Zelené pleso – 1,551 m above sea level

The Kežmarská Biela Voda Valley

Sage Spring

Biela voda – Bus Stop and Parking Lot

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Set out to discover the beauty of the Tatra Mountains

Hiking trails will take you to mountain lakes, waterfalls, mountain huts, and the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. Choose from easy walks to more challenging hikes and discover the region’s beauty step by step.