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#126 of 300 · Tatra National Park (High Tatras)

Kriváň

SlovakiaPrešov Region

Slovakia's national symbol, a hooked 2,495 m peak climbed from Štrbské Pleso past the Jamské pleso tarn, finishing on a steep, rocky summit ridge with views over the whole High Tatras. High trails close from November to mid-June.

Distance
19 km
Out and back
Ascent
1,250 m
High point 2,495 m
Time
8 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Hard
Big ascent or length, rough ground, some exposure or remoteness.
Best months
Jul–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Štrbské Pleso
Tatra National Park (High Tatras)

Route

Topographic map of Kriváň, from Štrbské Pleso to KriváňŠtrbské PlesoJamské plesoKriváňStart: Štrbské PlesoTurn-around: Kriváň© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Štrbské Pleso
  2. Jamské pleso
  3. Kriváň
  4. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

This hike hasn't been surveyed yet. Its species list is built from iNaturalist records around the route by the survey script — see how the data is made.

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