Kráľova Hoľa

Kráľova hoľa is at an altitude of 1946m above sea level. It is located on the border of Eastern and Central Slovakia and it is the highest peak of the eastern Low Tatras mountains. Springs of important Slovak rivers including the Čierny Váh, Hron, Hnilec, and Hornád rivers are located in the Kráľova hoľa area. Every suggested hiking trail to Kráľova hoľa includes an elevation over 1000m above sea level and they are rated as medium difficult.

Undoubtedly, Kráľova hoľa is one of the most scenic and most popular hiking destinations in Slovakia. It offers a unique view of Spiš, the High Tatras, Liptov, as well as the Horehronie regions. This huge, lighthouse-like hill, punctuated by a high transmitting antenna, keeps the wind and clouds away from its magnificent surroundings. It can be reached by several hiking trails from the villages of Šumiac, Telgárt or Liptovská Teplička, from where the hiking trail is the longest. It is up to you which trail you choose.

The Kráľová hoľa peak is a starting point for ridge walks towards Čertovica, where you can sleep over at the Andrejcová tourist log cabin shelter, which serves as an emergency accommodation for tourists.