Covering more than 720 square kilometers, the Low Tatras National Park is the largest national park in Slovakia. The park features over 840 kilometers of hiking trails and as many as 69 mountain peaks spread across its territory. We’ve selected a few easier as well as more demanding hikes that you can enjoy during your stay at Hotel Ski & Wellness Residence Družba.

Vrbické Pleso is the largest natural lake in the Low Tatras, measuring approximately 115 meters in length and reaching depths of up to 8 meters. A circular hiking trail marked first in yellow and later in blue runs around the lake. The walk begins at the Jasná – Biela Púť trail junction at the end of Demänovská Valley. The entire loop takes no more than an hour. Along the way, you can relax on benches and enjoy beautiful views of the Low Tatras ridgeline.

Siná

The hike to Siná is more challenging than a casual walk, but it’s still far from a demanding alpine climb. Standing at 1,560 meters above sea level, Siná is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful peaks in the western part of the Low Tatras. The reward at the top is a breathtaking panoramic view over the entire Liptov basin.

The hike to this lesser-known peak starts at the Demänovská Dolina – Cave of Liberty bus stop. You can easily get there from the hotel either by car or by using regular bus connections. From the Repiská junction, the yellow trail leads all the way to Sedlo Sinej. Expect a steep climb and narrow switchback trails winding through the mountainside. The entire round trip along the same route usually takes between four and five hours.

Chopok

No hiking recommendations in this area would be complete without mentioning Chopok—the region’s most famous peak, attracting thousands of skiers and snowboarders every winter. At 2,024 meters above sea level, Chopok is the second-highest mountain in the Low Tatras and offers excellent infrastructure and accessibility. You can begin the ascent directly from the hotel, and the climb to the summit generally takes around two hours, depending on your fitness level and pace on the steep elevation gain.

From the hotel, simply follow the Biela Púť ski slope and continue uphill along the marked trail. It’s a straightforward route, so there’s very little chance of getting lost. If you’re planning the trip with children, you can comfortably take the cable car close to the summit and walk the final stretch from the Chopok upper station to the rocky peak on foot. If you usually visit Jasná during winter, you’ll especially appreciate seeing the mountain landscape in its completely different summer scenery.

Ďumbier

From Chopok, you can continue directly to the highest peak of the Low Tatras. The red ridge trail leads past Kamenná Chalet, through Demänovské Saddle and Krúpova Hoľa, all the way to Ďumbier at 2,043 meters above sea level. The round trip from Chopok to Ďumbier and back can be completed in around four hours. Thanks to the open ridgeline terrain, you’ll enjoy panoramic views stretching across much of central and northern Slovakia.

Hikers in good physical condition can start directly from the hotel and complete both Chopok and Ďumbier in a single day. For less experienced hikers, we recommend taking the cable car up to Chopok and doing the ridge hike separately at a more comfortable pace. Whichever option you choose, make sure to start early in the morning, bring enough water, and be prepared for rapidly changing mountain weather and potentially harsh conditions along the ridge. Even in summer, the Low Tatras are known for fast and unpredictable weather changes.