From Štrbské Pleso to Popradské pleso

Through forest between Pleso (village) and pleso (tarn) – this could be the name of the almost 4km long trail which crosses through the mountain ridge Trigan. It’s possible to pass it in an hour and a half. Throughout the 14 stops, the tourist will learn that the region doesn’t consist only from trees but also flora and fauna that lives there. Equally interesting is the information concerning the origin of the Tatras, their geology and soil structure, the description of wood species and their target representation close to a natural forest. The trail starts in Štrbské Pleso. The information board with signposts is behind the crossroads with the well-known arch towards the sports complex Park Snow. The well-known red trail ( ) will take you to Popradské pleso. The trail is also open during the winter season (in case of snow, tourists are diverted to the winter route ).

The forest speaks
The forest is not just trees
The forest originated over millennia
The forest has its own laws
No forest is the same
About forest animals
About forest trees
Swiss Pine (Pinus cembra)
About forest plants
The forest also ends somewhere
Forest and avalanches
Forest and water
Don’t hurt the forest
Welcome to the forest trail Popradské pleso – Štrbské Pleso!

Štrbské pleso – Popradské pleso
1:30 h
↔ 4 km

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