Zbojnícka Chalet

Hike to Zbojnícka Chalet

The route to Zbojnícka Chalet is full of scenic views and opportunities to spot local flora and fauna. Hikers can admire alpine flowers, mountain streams, and the Studený potok waterfalls, which add to the charm of the Tatra landscape.

The ascent from Starý Smokovec follows the green trail via Hrebienok, past Bilík Chalet, the impressive Studený potok waterfalls, and Rainer Chalet.

From there, continue on the blue trail, which starts as an easy uphill walk. This changes at a rocky section secured with chains. In summer, it is not particularly difficult, but if there is snow or ice, the route becomes more demanding. Then comes a steeper climb past Vareškové pleso to Dlhé pleso, from where you will already see Zbojnícka Chalet just above you.

If you want to shorten the ascent or descent a little, you can use the funicular to Hrebienok.

Although the route to the chalet is less technically demanding than some other Tatra trails, it still requires a responsible approach and respect for the mountain environment.

Chalet info: zbojnickachata.sk

Where to continue?

While Zbojnícka Chalet itself makes for a great hiking destination, fitter hikers can continue over one of the mountain passes into neighboring valleys.

Via Priečne sedlo, you can reach Téryho Chalet in the Malá Studená Valley. If you head the other way, you can climb to Prielom Saddle, from where you can descend into the Biela voda Valley and on to Lysá Poľana.

You can also continue to Polski hrebeň and descend through the Velická Valley past Sliezsky dom back to Smokovec.

• Priečne sedlo 2,352 m – yellow trail (1:45)
• Téryho Chalet 2,015 m – yellow trail via Priečne sedlo (3:00). Descent via Hrebienok (5:00) to Smokovec (5:40).
• Prielom Saddle 2,290 m – blue trail (1:15)
• Lysá Poľana 970 m – blue trail via Prielom Saddle (5:30)

• Polski hrebeň 2,200 m – blue trail via Prielom Saddle (1:15) to the Zamrznutý kotol junction (1:45). Then climb on the green trail to Polski hrebeň (2:10). Descend on the green trail to the Velická poľana junction (3:40), then continue on the yellow trail down to Smokovec (5:20).

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Transport

By car

Take the motorway to Poprad, exit at junction 325, and continue about 10 km to Starý Smokovec, where you can park in one of the many paid car parks.

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By train

Take the train to Poprad, then continue by electric train to Starý Smokovec.

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Itinerary

Starý Smokovec Hrebienok (0:55) Studený potok waterfalls (1:20) above Rainer Chalet (1:35) Zbojnícka Chalet (4:00) -> and back (7:00)

Water and refreshments along the way

Hrebienok, Bilík Chalet, Rainer Chalet, Zbojnícka Chalet

Alternatives

You can also start the hike in Tatranská Lomnica, from where the blue trail leads to the Studený potok waterfalls (2:00).