Cable Cars

The Funicular in Starý Smokovec

The funicular is connecting Starý Smokovec with Hrebienok. In terms of time, it takes 7 minutes to get to Hrebienok. The route is 1,7 km long, the difference in alltitude is 255 meters. Hrebienok is the tourist centre and starting point for hikes into Veľká and Malá Studená Dolina or to Slavkovský peak.

Tatranská Lomnica and Skalnaté pleso

Tatranská Lomnica and Skalnaté Pleso, which are one of the most visited places in the High Tatras, are connected by the cable cars. The first cable car runs to the station “Start”, where it is necessary to change to a second cable car that runs to Skalnaté Pleso. At Skalnaté Pleso there is a cable car that goes up to the Lomnicky peak and a chairlift that goes to Lomnické saddle.

Skalnaté Pleso is located on the red trail called “Tatranská magistrála” which is a starting point for hiking trails to Chata pri Zelenom plese, Zamkovského chata, Hrebienok and others.

In addition to hiking, it also offers attractions for families with children – e.g. educational trail around Skalnaté pleso, playground or Marmot´s land . There is also an observatory at Skalnaté pleso.

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Štrbské Pleso

The chairlift Solisko Express will take you right under the top of Predné Solisko, to the height of 2093 meters above the sea level, providing you with the beautiful view on Mlynická Valley as well as Furkotská Valley.

If you are interested in hiking, you can take the trail leading to Furkotská valley or back to the Štrbské Pleso.

More information: www.vt.sk