Waterfalls in Tatras

Batizovské vodopády are located in the Vysoké Tatry in the Poprad district. Although no tourist trail leads directly to them, you can enjoy them from a distance along the Tatranská magistrála. These charming waterfalls are an ornament of the Batizovská dolina and many a tourist enjoys them on their way to Batizovské pleso.

Batizovské vodopády lie at an altitude of 1,870 m a. s. l. The water spreads over the rocks in the dwarf pine growth and falls from a height of 20 meters. You can admire the waterfalls from the tourist trail, but do not go close to them. Be aware that walking outside the trails is prohibited in the Tatranský národný park.

Batizovské vodopády are of glacial origin and are formed by water from the Batizovský potok. About 50 meters above the waterfalls is the aforementioned Batizovské pleso. Set out for Batizovské vodopády via the red trail along the Tatranská magistrála from Popradské pleso towards Sliezsky dom. As an alternative route, you can reach them from the village of Vyšné Hágy along the yellow trail all the way to the Tatranská magistrála. You can also use the route from Tatranská Polianka.

In addition to Batizovské vodopády, the Vysoké Tatry offer you other water gems. We have prepared tips for waterfalls in the Vysoké Tatry on our portal. The TANAP national park is an ideal holiday destination for tourists as well as families with children. Come spend your free time here and choose accommodation near Batizovské vodopády or accommodation in the Vysoké Tatry on our pages. Book a cottage, apartment, family guest house, or a comfortable hotel in the Tatry. Our accommodation providers are already looking forward to your visit.

The majestic Vodopád Skok is located in the Vysoké Tatry mountains in the Mlynická valley. It is frequently visited by tourists and easily accessible even for families with children. You can visit it year-round, but it is nevertheless most beautiful and massive when the ice melts.

Vodopád Skok lies at an altitude of 1,789 meters above sea level and its height is 30 meters. Its water source is Pleso nad Skokom, located above it. The view of the waterfall leaves no one indifferent, and thanks to the surrounding peaks, you will stand before it open-mouthed. This watercourse is indeed a magnificent sight to behold.

To Vodopád Skok, it is literally just a stone's throw away (a hop away). Which is great, especially for seniors and families with children. This easy Tatras hike will take you approximately 1.5 to 2 hours on the way there. And even children from about 4 years old can handle it, with the right motivation, of course.

Start your hike at Štrbské Pleso. Here you will also find a parking lot for your car, or you can take the rack railway train here from the village of Štrba. Štrbské Pleso is a tourist starting point for many hikes. Find the yellow trail marker and set off along it. The route begins with an asphalt road into Mlynická dolina. Here you will be treated to a beautiful view of the western peaks of the Vysoké Tatry: Soliská, Štrbský štít, and Patria. You will pass by ski jumping ramps and then continue along a paved and later stony path through dwarf pine to the waterfall.

Vodopád Skok will charm both young and adult hikers. The older ones can continue to Pleso nad Skokom, to which the trail continues. However, part of the route here goes over rocks, and you need to hold on to chains. Therefore, if you are afraid of heights, stay to admire Vodopád Skok from below. The walls of the Tatras rocks near the waterfall also provide space for rock climbers. In winter, ski touring enthusiasts like to come here instead.

A trip to the waterfall is a great experience. If you decide to stay for a holiday in the Vysoké Tatry, you will not regret it. Accommodation near Vodopád Skok as well as accommodation at Štrbské Pleso can be found on our portal. Various types of facilities are available: private cottages, chalets for rent, comfortable apartments, guesthouses, and large hotels with wellness services for the demanding. Choose today. The Vysoké Tatry are made for tourists.

Vysoké Tatry undoubtedly belong to the most beautiful and sought-after tourist locations in Slovakia. The massive peaks of the Tatry mountains, deep valleys formed by glaciers, murmuring streams full of crystal clear water, unique fauna and flora, and clean air are a guarantee of satisfaction even for the most demanding tourists. One of the beautiful and interesting destinations for your walks can be Hviezdoslavov vodopád.

The beginning of your journey will lead through Tatranská Javorina. This picturesque mountain village may interest you because it was the seat of Prince Hohenlohe, who had a beautiful two-story wooden hunting lodge built here. Your steps may also lead around the ancient wooden Kostol sv. Anny church. You can reach the waterfall along the blue tourist trail through the Bielovodská dolina valley. This was named after the wild mountain river Biela voda. Its bed is strewn with white granite pebbles. This valley is interesting because, as the only one in the Vysoké Tatry, it has an alpine character. This was given to it by the glacier that shaped it. During the glaciation period, it reached a length of up to 14 km and a thickness of 300 m. It is the longest Tatry valley, measuring over 10 km. However, you can also reach the waterfall by the ground funicular to Hrebienok, around Zbojnícka chata through Prielom, and past Zamrznuté pleso.

The trip to Hviezdoslavov vodopád is relatively comfortable and is also managed by families with children. The waterfall is one of the most beautiful Tatry glacial waterfalls. It is located at an altitude of 1575 m a. s. l. The water plunges from a stone granodiorite threshold to a depth of 15 m. Although it is a frequent destination for family walks, in this case, the journey to it is no less important and exciting. In the oldest Slovensko national park, you have plenty to admire. The original forests will interest you with their diverse tree species composition. In addition to Norway spruce, fir, and beech, you will also encounter the pride of the Tatry valleys, the Swiss pine (borovica limba), or noble specimens of the sycamore maple (javor horský). At higher altitudes, dwarf mountain pine (borovica kosodrevina) and rowan (jarabina vtáčia) are also added. The fauna is no less interesting. With a bit of luck, you can see the king of the Tatry sky, the golden eagle, the unique glacial relic of the Tatry chamois, or hear the whistling of the Tatry marmot. Botany lovers will be pleased by the multitude of rare species.

If you find yourself in this region during the winter season, you might be pleased during your stay by the possibility of skiing in Ski TAJA - Tatranská Javorina or Ski centrum Strednica Ždiar. Devotees of educational trails will be pleased by a walk to Zadné Meďodoly. You can discover a unique world of light attractions in the Svetelný dóm in Ždiar. In summer, you can enjoy a day full of fun with your little ones in Family Park Strachankovo.

Full of experiences or tired from hiking, you will gladly rest in a comfortable bed in accommodation near Hviezdoslavov vodopád. In this location too, we bring you the offer of our accommodation providers. Will you be appealed by the beautiful and comfortable apartments Tatranská Javorina, or would you rather prefer romance by the fire in a Tatry cottage? We will leave this decision solely to you.

Dlhý vodopád belongs to the quartet of Vodopády Studeného potoka waterfalls in the Vysoké Tatry mountains. These cascades on the stream of Studený potok decorate an approximately 1.5 km long section from Rainerova chata to Bilíkova chata. Dlhý vodopád, which is about 16 meters high, is the last in order from top to bottom; above it lie Malý vodopád, Skrytý vodopád, and Veľký vodopád.

Hikers reach Dlhý vodopád via various routes, the easiest of which leads from Starý Smokovec, or from Hrebienok, which is accessible by a funicular railway. Another popular option is to take the cable car from Tatranská Lomnica up to Skalnaté pleso and follow the red-marked trail to Rainerova chata. You can also set off from Tatranská Lesná, where the route leads along Cesta Slobody and alongside Studený potok. The closest accommodation to Dlhý vodopád is located in Starý Smokovec, Tatranská Lomnica, and Stará Lesná, offering a great selection of apartments, family guesthouses, and stylish chalets or cottages.

Vodopády Studeného potoka are among the most popular hiking destinations in Vysoké Tatry. It consists of several waterfalls on Studený potok, more precisely on a section approximately 1.5 km long from Rainerova chata to Bilíkova chata. Near Rainerova chata, Studený potok is formed by the confluence of Malý Studený potok from Malá Studená dolina and Veľký Studený potok from Veľká Studená dolina. The stream flows down a massive terrain fault, forming cascades and cataracts; the most famous are Malý vodopád, Skrytý vodopád, Veľký vodopád, and Dlhý vodopád. From Bilíkova chata, the stream flows through calmer terrain without significant drops.

Marked trails lead to the waterfalls. The most common starting point is Hrebienok, which is accessible from Starý Smokovec via a funicular. From here, several routes lead that are easy, and a walk along comfortable paths should be manageable even for families with children. It is also possible to set off from Tatranská Lomnica, from where it is recommended to take the cable car to Skalnaté pleso, followed by the red route to Rainerova chata, and then the blue route to the waterfalls. In Tatranská Lesná, a yellow-marked trail begins, which leads along Cesta Slobody and alongside Studený potok to the waterfalls. It is possible to continue the hike further into Malá Studená dolina, where Obrovský vodopád cascades down on Malý Studený potok.

The villages that serve as starting points for trips to the waterfalls also offer a multitude of tourist attractions. In Starý Smokovec, for example, there is Tricklandia, while in Tatranská Lomnica, you will find the Ski Museum or Galéria Dobrá hračka. Spa destinations such as Nový Smokovec, Horný Smokovec, or Tatranské Zruby are also highly sought after. Ski resorts in Vysoké Tatry are, of course, a matter of course.

For those who need accommodation near Vodopády Studeného potoka, we suggest starting your search in Starý Smokovec, where you will find various types of accommodation. Interesting accommodation options are also provided by Tatranská Lomnica or Stará Lesná. Vysoké Tatry offer tourists truly all categories of accommodation; it is entirely up to you whether you choose cozy cottages, simple private accommodation, or a luxury hotel.

With its height of 20 m, Obrovský vodopád ranks among the larger waterfalls of the Vysoké Tatry, although its massive appearance and the powerful roar of its flow contribute to this more than its height. If you want to see it, you must visit Malá Studená dolina. It is located near the well-known Zamkovského chata, at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level.

It was created by Studený potok in the ravine of Malý Studený potok. It belongs to the group of Vodopády Studeného potoka, but since it is located somewhat further from the others and has a unique appearance and size, it is often viewed separately.

You can view the other cascades and waterfalls of Studený potok if you follow the red hiking trail from Hrebienok, past Bilíkova chata all the way to Rainerova chata. All the waterfalls in this group are among the gems of our mountains. Some tourists even say they feel a fairy-tale atmosphere beside them.

You can reach Obrovský vodopád via several hiking trails. Take the route from Tatranská Lesná, Starý Smokovec, Tatranská Lomnica, or from Hrebienok. When you continue from the waterfall along the red hiking trail, you will reach the famous Téryho chata. But that is not the only hiking destination. You will also reach Zamkovského chata, Zbojnícka chata, Skalnaté pleso, or Päť spišských plies. This circuit is definitely worth doing to let yourself be awed by the magnificent Tatra nature.

Have you also decided to take a photo from the bridge directly opposite Obrovský vodopád? To feel the pleasant and much-sought-after cooling in the sweltering summer? To be in harmony with nature and your own thoughts for a moment? In that case, you are in the right place in the Tatras. We recommend booking accommodation near one of the starting points for the routes to Obrovský vodopád and enjoying a great experience hiking to it.

Kmeťov vodopád, with its impressive height of 80 m, is the highest waterfall in Slovakia. If you want to visit it, you will find it in a spruce forest on the western side of the lower slopes of Kriváň peak. Its exact location is Kôprová dolina in the western part of Vysoké Tatry. The waters of Nefcerský potok fall from an altitude of 1,245 m above sea level.

The waterfall bears the attributes glacial, tectonic, and selective. Miloš Janoška gave it its name in the 1st Slovak guide to the Tatras from 1911. It was named after the Slovak scholar and priest Andrej Kmeť. The waterfall is formed by two steps, and the water falls in a relatively narrow, wild, and cascading stream.

To find it, you have to go further off the path. It is well hidden in the forest. You will not see it from the road. You will have a nice view of the waterfall from above from a wooden viewing platform, which is actually a bridge over the bed of Nefcerský potok. You can reach it via a path after turning off the blue-marked hiking trail in Kôprová dolina. The cycling route ends as well.

A popular walking and cycling route leads from the Podbanské parking lot along the yellow, green, and subsequently blue hiking trail. It is an easy hike lasting approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a length of about 8.5 km. Another route from Podbanské leads along the red hiking trail, later joining the blue one, and is 1.5 km longer compared to the previous one.

Another frequently used route leads from the parking lot at the former Važecká chata at Tri studničky. It is 1.5 kilometers shorter than the one leading from Podbanské; however, it is more challenging, although it is more scenic thanks to passing through the forest. At its beginning and end, there is a steeper hill that needs to be conquered.

Experienced hikers can choose from two interesting yet demanding routes. One leads from Štrbské pleso, through Popradské pleso, Hincové plesá, Vyšné Kôprovské sedlo, and subsequently through Hlinská dolina to Kôprová dolina. The second route leads through Tichá dolina from Podbanské, through Liptovský košiar, Sedlo Závory, and subsequently through Kobylia dolina to Kôprová dolina. These are hikes demanding both in terms of required physical fitness and covered distance, elevation gain, and time.

Whichever route you choose, your reward will be a visit to a waterfall that is not overcrowded with tourists. Since there is no mountain shelter located in its vicinity, we recommend booking an overnight stay on the pages accommodation Podbanské or accommodation Štrbské Pleso, where the starting points of the hike are located. Consider a longer stay as well and visit various other attractions in the surroundings of Vysoké Tatry. There are many of them, and each is more interesting than the last.