Hike to the Maly Ladovy Stit Summit in the High Tatras

Join a local certified mountain Leader on this amazing hike to the Maly Ladovy Stit summit in the Slovakia High Tatras!

Private

Tatras

1 Day

Jul - Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Beautiful views, you will pass by a waterfall and 6 mountain lakes (tarns).
Gorgeous nature and wildlife including summer blooms, marmots, chamois and more!
Mountain chalets, on the way to the summit, we will pass by 2 chalets which are supplied by mountain sherpas, which are part of Slovak cultural herritage and tradition.

Description

On this unique hike, you will reach the summit of the 8th highest peak of the High Tatras, the 2,603m high Maly Ladovy Stit. As the summit is located on the east of the High Tatras' main ridge, it offers amazing views of a large number of mountains in the east, south, and west (Lomnický štít, Gerlachovský štít, Slavkovský štít, etc.), towards the Belianske Tatras, and Poland.

The hike starts easily in Stary Smokovec(1,000m) or Hrebienok (1,285m), from where we will pass the Obrovský waterfall before entering Malá Studená Dolina valley. After walking for around an hour, we will walk by Zamkovského chalet (1,450m), and then, we will continue on the bottom of the valley, slowly gaining elevation until the path turns sharply to the left. Then the fun starts and we will pick up a lot of altitude over a short distance before reaching the second chalet on our way, the Teryho chata. It is the highest chalet in the High Tatras and Slovakia (2,015m), open year round.

After a short break at the chalet, we will continue and pass by 5 Spiš tarns, Pfinova kopa (2,121m), and then we will reach the Dolinka pod Sedielkom (valley) with the highest tarn of the High Tatras, the Blue tarn(2,192m). From there, we will hike up sharp zigzags to the Sedielko settle(2,343m), from where we will do our last 250 meters climb towards the summit, at an altitude of 2,603m.

The hike is very demanding and requires an excellent fitness level. There is a 1350-meter altitude gain and loose rocky terrain. Although it is very demanding, it is also very rewarding, and you will be carefully guided every step of the way.

If you would like to join this unique program, then contact me and I will be happy to start planning this exhilarating hike with you!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The guiding fee is included in the price. The price does NOT include transportation to/from the starting point of the hike, nor does it include the required mountain rescue insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1: Step by Step Itinerary of the Trek

We will meet in Starý Smokovec (Poprad or any other agreed meeting point).
Once at the trailhead, we will begin hiking from Stary Smokovec (1,000m) or Hrebienok (1,285m) passing by the Obrovský waterfall, Zamkovskeho chata (1,450m) to Teryho chata (2,015m) where we will stop for a short break.
Then we will continue hiking from Teryho chata to Sedielko settle (2,343m) and to the summit (2,603m).
We will descend the same way with a short break at Teryho chata.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

* Cap or Buff and a pair of gloves * Hiking boots that provide ankle support * Wind block warm jacket * Waterproof jacket

About the guide

Michal

Mountain Leader

I am an UIMLA mountain leader, tourist guide, ski instructor and Österreichischer Alpenverein certified via ferrata Instructor.

I grow up and I am still living in High Tatras (Slovakia), the smallest high mountians in the world. Mountains and nature influenced my life, since I was a little boy. Everywhere I travel, mountains determine my direction. I hiked in Scottish Highlands, Alps(Italian, French and Austrian), Julian Alps(Slovenia), Mount Olympus and another mountains.

I obtained my mountain leader certificate in 2019 and since then I led people of various nationalities in Slovakia and abroad.

Languages

Slovak | Polish | Czech | English | German

Certificates

UIMLA | SAML

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