This route in the heart of the Low Tatras begins at Demänovská jaskyňa slobody and leads mostly along the blue trail to the top of Mt. Chopok (2048). This section can be shortened by using cable cars, saving about four hours of time and 1200 metres of climbing. Refreshments are available at Kamenná chata (2000) just below the peak of Chopok. We then continue along the red trail through Krúpovo sedlo to Ďumbier (2043), the highest peak of the Low Tatras. This section provides some of the most beautiful views in all the cardinal directions – Liptov, Spiš, Horehronie, the Western and High Tatras and the Slovak Ore Mountains are in the palm of your hand. The route continues back to Krúpovo sedlo, from where we continue along the green trail to Široká dolina and then through Lúčky back to Demänovská jaskyňa slobody.
Starting point: 48.998446; 19.584867
There are paid and free parking spaces in the ski resort.
Take the train or bus to Liptovský Mikuláš and then the bus from Liptovský Mikuláš to the Jasná Nízke Tatry resort (Demänovská dolina) to Demänovská jaskyňa slobody.
The Jasná Nízke Tatry resort has several accommodation options. There are also food options in both summer and winter, in the hotel’s restaurants or snack buffets.