Although Kriváň is not the highest Slovak mountain, it is probably the most famous one, and thanks to its unique silhouette, it has become a symbol of our country that you can even find on Slovak euro coins. It towers above Nefcerská dolina, Kôprová dolina, and Važecká dolina. The hike to Kriváň starts at Štrbské pleso or Tri studničky, with a moderately demanding trail leading to the summit.
With an altitude of 2,495 meters above sea level, Kriváň is the tenth highest Slovak peak and at the same time the second highest accessible point in Slovak mountains. The southern and southwestern slopes still bear traces of mining activity that took place here between the 15th and 18th centuries. The miners who worked here were undoubtedly the first conquerors of the peak; however, the first written record of an ascent was made in 1772 by a Lutheran preacher and naturalist from Spišská Nová Ves, Andreas Jonas Czirbesz, together with his friends. Theodor Wundt, along with guide Jakub Horvay, etched his name into the history of Kriváň by completing the first winter ascent in 1884.
A tradition of national ascents is tied to Kriváň, making them the oldest cultural and hiking event in Slovakia. The first ascent took place on August 16, 1841, and was attended by Ľudovít Štúr and Michal M. Hodža. The largest Kriváň pilgrimage was organized by Štefan M. Daxner in 1861. National ascents continue to take place, mostly in the second half of August, and traditionally commemorate the memory of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP).
If you are planning a trip to Kriváň, you likely won't feel like traveling back home after the descent. Therefore, book an apartment or a room in a hotel or guesthouse at Štrbské Pleso through our portal, or look for a cozy cottage, for example in nearby Tatranský Lieskovec, or an affordable private rental in Štrba.
9.8 Exceptional (2)
Vysoké Tatry mesto • 21 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
6 beds + 1 extra bed, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €140object / night
9.9 Exceptional (9)
Vysoké Tatry mesto – Tatranská Lomnica • 21 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
6 beds + 4 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €25person / night
9.9 Exceptional (2)
Stará Lesná • 21 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
7 beds, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €220object / night
Ždiar • 21 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
19 beds + 4 extra beds, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7 toilets
from €25person / night
9.6 Exceptional (136)
Ždiar • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the ski-lift
41 beds + 1 extra bed, 15 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, 15 toilets
from €60person / night
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10 Exceptional (3)
Vysoké Tatry mesto – Tatranská Lomnica • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
4 beds + 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €110object / night
8.5 Very good (16)
Stará Lesná • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
35 beds + 2 extra beds, 16 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 10 toilets
from €15person / night
9.9 Exceptional (19)
Vysoké Tatry mesto – Tatranská Lomnica • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
2 beds + 2 extra beds, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €60object / night
8.4 Very good (22)
Stará Lesná • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
32 beds + 10 extra beds, 14 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 13 toilets
from €299object / night
9.8 Exceptional (34)
Ždiar • 21.1 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the ski resort
10 beds, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €130object / night
9.7 Exceptional (41)
Ždiar • 21.2 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
21 beds + 2 extra beds, 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 9 toilets
from €23person / night
9.9 Exceptional (68)
Konská (okres Liptovský Mikuláš) • 21.2 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
18 beds, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €100object / night
9.7 Exceptional (66)
Ždiar • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the ski-lift
22 beds, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 toilets
from €16person / night
9.9 Exceptional (33)
Ždiar • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
10 beds + 2 extra beds, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 toilets
from €28person / night
9.6 Exceptional (58)
Ždiar • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
17 beds + 3 extra beds, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 toilets
from €24person / night
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9.2 Excellent (21)
Stará Lesná • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near waterside
7 beds, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets
from €180object / night
9.9 Exceptional (53)
Stará Lesná • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
8 beds + 2 extra beds, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €22person / night
9.9 Exceptional (45)
Stará Lesná • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, in the recreation area
9 beds, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 toilets
from €220object / night
9.6 Exceptional (28)
Ždiar • 21.3 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
8 beds, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €140object / night
10 Exceptional (2)
Stará Lesná • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, in the forest
6 beds, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €80object / night
9.5 Exceptional (37)
Liptovský Hrádok – Dovalovo • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, downtown
30 beds + 9 extra beds, 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 14 toilets
from €22person / night
9.3 Excellent (29)
Vysoké Tatry mesto – Tatranská Lomnica • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
9 beds, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €20person / night
9.9 Exceptional (7)
Kráľova Lehota • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • outside the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
4 beds + 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €80object / night
9.6 Exceptional (28)
Stará Lesná • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the hamlet, in the forest
9 beds + 2 extra beds, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €125object / night
9.7 Exceptional (44)
Ždiar • 21.4 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
25 beds, 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 9 toilets
from €30person / night
9.8 Exceptional (52)
Ždiar • 21.5 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
23 beds + 8 extra beds, 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 11 toilets
from €42person / night
9.7 Exceptional (48)
Stará Lesná • 21.5 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near waterside
20 beds + 9 extra beds, 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 11 toilets
from €40person / night
9.7 Exceptional (85)
Liptovský Hrádok – Dovalovo • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city
8 beds + 3 extra beds, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €11person / night
9.8 Exceptional (43)
Kráľova Lehota • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, in the mountains
29 beds + 4 extra beds, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 9 toilets
from €15person / night
9.7 Exceptional (17)
Stará Lesná • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
8 beds + 2 extra beds, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €140object / night
9.9 Exceptional (85)
Stará Lesná • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
4 beds + 1 extra bed, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €22person / night
8.8 Very good (10)
Veľký Slavkov • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city
45 beds, 19 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 19 toilets
from €6person / night
9.9 Exceptional (38)
Ždiar • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
40 beds + 32 extra beds, 19 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 21 toilets
from €59person / night
9.9 Exceptional (51)
Stará Lesná • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
4 beds + 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €14person / night
9.6 Exceptional (136)
Ždiar • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski resort
48 beds + 19 extra beds, 19 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 19 toilets
from €39person / night
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9.9 Exceptional (12)
Stará Lesná • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
20 beds, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 toilets
from €32person / night
9.7 Exceptional (87)
Ždiar • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
56 beds, 18 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, 18 toilets
from €63person / night
10 Exceptional (5)
Ždiar • 21.6 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city
26 beds, 12 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 10 toilets
from €55person / night
9.3 Excellent (34)
Stará Lesná • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
64 beds + 24 extra beds, 31 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, 27 toilets
from €32person / night
9.7 Exceptional (2)
Ždiar • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
39 beds, 14 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 12 toilets
from €33person / night
9.8 Exceptional (24)
Veľký Slavkov • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, downtown
8 beds + 4 extra beds, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €100object / night
9.9 Exceptional (33)
Ždiar • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the ski-lift
12 beds + 10 extra beds, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6 toilets
from €30person / night
9.9 Exceptional (16)
Liptovský Ondrej • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the brook
10 beds, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €100object / night
9.8 Exceptional (39)
Stará Lesná • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • at the periphery of the village / city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
17 beds + 1 extra bed, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 7 toilets
from €330object / night
Ždiar • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, in the mountains
17 beds, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 toilets
from €350object / night
9.9 Exceptional (24)
Ždiar • 21.7 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near waterside
7 beds, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €80object / night
9.9 Exceptional (26)
Ždiar • 21.8 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the hamlet, in the forest
12 beds, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets
from €300object / night
9.7 Exceptional (17)
Stará Lesná • 21.8 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, near the brook
12 beds, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets
from €90object / night
7.7 Good (4)
Stará Lesná • 21.8 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the recreation area, in the recreation area
8 beds, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet
from €150object / night
9.3 Excellent (53)
Kráľova Lehota • 21.9 km in a straight line from Kriváň • in the village / in the city, near the forest / on the edge of the forest
46 beds + 10 extra beds, 20 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, 20 toilets
from €26person / night
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