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Popradské pleso viewed from Ostrva
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High Tatras: Štrbské Pleso → Popradské pleso

A specific forest route published by the Štrbské Pleso regional tourism organisation. Seasonal rules are preserved without promising that the trail is open.

Reference length
4.1km
Difficulty
Easy
Named stops
3
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Why GLERI chose this walk

A forest approach to a mountain lake, with a clear destination to look forward to.

A moment to look forward to
The shore of Popradské pleso after the forest section.
Who it suits
For half a day in the mountains. The source lists 10.2 km and 3 hours including the return; GLERI’s reference line shows only the outward leg.
What to consider
The red section through Trigan has seasonal restrictions. The winter alternative is a different path: check TANAP and HZS conditions before setting out.
Editorial choice based on the official description, not a team field report. Source · 2026-10-14

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Terrain profile · estimate4.1 km261 m97 m
Vertical datum unverified · reference only
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Route stops

03

In the order described by the source. Search a place in Google Maps.

  1. 01
    Štrbské PlesoFirst stop
  2. 02
    Trigan areaAlong the route
  3. 03
    Popradské plesoLast stop

Before you go

  • TANAP seasonally closes the red section through Trigan, while the official route description mentions a green winter alternative. This is not a live access or safety guarantee; check HZS conditions before travelling.
  • An open trail does not mean safe conditions. Check weather, snow, warnings and temporary restrictions on the day of travel.

Reviewed sources

GLERI checked the route description on 26 Sept 2026.

Official sources3
  1. Štrbské Pleso regional tourism organisationFrom Štrbské Pleso to Popradské Pleso and back
    2026-09-26
  2. 2026-09-26
  3. Horská záchranná službaCurrent High Tatras conditions
    2026-09-26
Map and elevation information

The reviewed line is a map reference only. Terrain elevations are estimates with an unverified vertical datum.

Source review does not confirm that the GLERI team traversed the route or that access is open today.

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