Ridge hikes in the Roháče are some of the best in the Western Tatras, but the valleys are just as good for an easy walk with kids. Pick a trail to suit your legs and the weather, because even the shortest one has a view.
Season. From 1 November to 31 May the high-mountain trails in the TANAP national park are closed. Valley routes are open all year.
The classic tarn hike in the Western Tatras
Four mountain tarns below the Roháče ridge, overlooked by Tri kopy and Baníkov. From Zverovka a paved road takes you up the Roháčska Valley to the Ťatliak Hut in about an hour, and from there a marked trail climbs to the tarns. Older kids can manage the loop around them.
Ťatliak Hut
A quiet canyon walk for families
A canyon-like valley on the Liptov side, where the stream winds between limestone rocks. At Oblazy stands a restored water mill, a favourite place for families to take a break. The trail is mostly gentle, so even younger kids can do it.
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The “Orava Dolomites”, with a view of the whole Roháče
A limestone hill whose rock towers have earned it the nickname “Orava Dolomites”. The climb is easy, and from the top you can see the whole Roháče ridge, Orava and Liptov. If you want a big view on a half-day hike, this is the one.
Gorge, rocks and a nature trail near Oravice
A protected area whose best part is a narrow rocky gorge where a wooden path once ran. The loop starts in Oravice, crosses the Umrlá saddle into the Bobrovecká Valley and returns. After the hike you can head straight for the thermal pools.
The toughest loop in the Roháče, for experienced hikers
A full-day ridge hike with steep rocky sections secured by chains, so you'll need a sure step and settled weather. From the car park at Zverovka you walk to the Adamcuľa junction, past the 23-metre Roháče Waterfall up to Baníkovské sedlo and on to Baníkov, the highest peak of the Roháče. Along the ridge you continue over Hrubá kopa and Tri kopy to Smutné sedlo, descend the Smutná Valley to the Ťatliak Hut and return through the Roháčska Valley to the car park.
A rocky ridge with chains and views into Poland
One of the most beautiful and best-known peaks of the Roháče. The route climbs via Rákoň and Volovec and continues along a steep rocky ridge where chains help you through. It isn't one for beginners, but on a clear day it ranks among the best the Western Tatras have to offer.
A short trip above Zuberec with a view of the Roháče
A wooden lookout tower above Zuberec. From Koliba Josu follow the blue trail to the Prieková saddle, then carry on along the red one. At the top you have the Roháče in front of you and the whole of Zuberec below, which makes it a good afternoon trip when there's no time for a big hike.
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A lesser-known peak above the Studená Valley
A distinctive peak above the Studená Valley that sees fewer people than the main ridge. From the top you can carry on to the Machy lookout tower, which makes for a relaxed half-day outing.
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A seasonal trail to Lúčna below Osobitá
The summit of Osobitá is closed to protect nature, but a seasonal trail runs below it from Zverovka. Via Teplý žľab and the saddle below Osobitá you climb up to Lúčna, where the Roháče are laid out in front of you.
A grassy peak on the main ridge of the Western Tatras
A massive grassy peak between the Pálenica saddle and Parichvost, with views of the Roháče and Liptov. The route from Zverovka leads via Spálený žľab and Predný Salatín. The trail is open only from 1 June to 31 October.