From Štrbské Pleso to Popradské pleso

The ascent to Popradské pleso starts at Štrbské Pleso, accessible by car, train or bus. Popradské pleso, located in the Mengusov valley at an altitude of 1,500 m, is the fourth largest lake in Slovakia. It is a popular destination for tourists and an ascent point to places such as Veľké Hincovo pleso, the Ostrva saddle, Rysy or Kôprovský štít. The symbolic cemetery, located about 30 minutes on foot from the lake, is a memorial site for the victims of Tatra accidents. The lake is covered with ice from November to May and the average water temperature is 16°C. Besides hiking, it is also popular for ski mountaineering, cross-country skiing and climbing.

NÁROČNOSŤ

The hike to the Popradské pleso is relatively easy and is suitable for families with children, cyclists and people with strollers.

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TRASA

Trasa začína pri bývalom liečebnom dome Helios a je označená červenou značkou. Táto trasa obsahuje náučný chodník. V zimných mesiacoch je potrebné od rázcestia Trigan prejsť na zelenú značku kvôli zimnej uzávere na následnom úseku.

Zimná uzávera turistických chodníkov vo Vysokých Tatrách platí od 1. novembra do 31. mája. Počas tohto obdobia sú otvorené všetky turistické trasy k vysokohorským chatám, okrem Chaty pod Rysmi, ktorá zostáva uzavretá. Pred plánovaním výletu je dobré skontrolovať aktuálne informácie o uzáverách na oficiálnych stránkach alebo u miestnych turistických informačných centier.

POPIS TRASY K POPRADSKÉMU PLESU

‍Turistický chodník po červenej značke

2. Start: the former Helios Healing House
3. Dĺžka: Približne 5 km jednosmerne
4. Čas: Približne 1:45 hod. (jednosmerne)
5. Characteristic: It includes a nature trail and a well. In the winter months there is an avalanche terrain from the Trigan crossroads, so it is necessary to cross to the green marker.
6. Difficulty: slightly more difficult compared to the asphalt road

VÝLETY A AKTIVITY V OKOLÍ POPRADSKÉHO PLESA

1. Symbolic cemetery

• Route: from Štrbské Pleso or Popradské Pleso.
• Length: Approximately 30 minutes on foot from Popradské pleso.
• Description: A short and easy path leads to the Symbolic Cemetery, a memorial place with commemorative plaques for the victims of Tatra accidents.
• The walkway to the Symbolic Cemetery is closed from 15.12. to 30.4.

2. Popradské pleso and Hincovo pleso

• Route: from Popradské pleso around Hincovho pleso to Kôprovský štít.
• Length: Approximately 5-6 hours (round trip).
• Description: Moderately demanding hike with magnificent views of the Tatra peaks and mountains. The route is suitable for hikers who are ready for a moderately demanding ascent and want to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

3. Serpentines to Ostrva

• Route: from Popradské pleso through serpentines up to Ostrva (1 984 m above sea level).
• Length: Approximately 4-5 hours (round trip).
• Description: Moderately demanding hike with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The hike is suitable for hikers in good condition who want to enjoy the views from the summit.

These hikes are tailored to different levels of difficulty and offer options for all hikers, from easy walks to challenges for experienced climbers. Careful planning and monitoring of current weather conditions before each ascent is recommended.

KAMERA POPRADSKÉ PLESO

You can watch the current weather conditions and the weather forecast live directly from Popradské pleso via webcam.

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