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Lomnický štít - cable car to the roof of the Tatras

Lomnický štít - cable car to the roof of the Tatras

Distance

5 km

Duration

2-3 h

Difficulty

Easy

Season

Year-round

Altitude

2 634 m n. m.

Price

39 EUR

The second highest peak of the High Tatras (2,634 m) and the highest point accessible by cable car in Slovakia. From Tatranská Lomnica, just 5 km from Vila Garufa, the cable car takes you to the summit in 30 minutes. At the top you will find an astronomical observatory and a 360-degree panoramic view.

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Cable car route - 3 sections

The cable car has 3 sections: Tatranská Lomnica (888 m) - Štart (1,172 m) by gondola, Štart - Skalnaté pleso (1,751 m) by gondola, and Skalnaté pleso - Lomnický štít (2,634 m) by aerial tramway. Total elevation gain 1,746 m. Skalnaté pleso is worth a stop - there is a restaurant with a terrace and views.

At the summit

Lomnický štít hosts an astronomical observatory of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and an observation terrace. Stay at the summit is limited to 50 minutes. Temperature even in summer rarely exceeds 15 °C. The cable car operates year-round except May (maintenance).

How to get there from Vila Garufa

Tatranská Lomnica is just 5 km from Vila Garufa. Our free Mercedes shuttle bus takes you directly to the cable car station. We recommend booking tickets online a day in advance - aerial tramway capacity to the peak is limited.

Practical tips

  • Book tickets online a day ahead - summit capacity is limited
  • Dress in layers, summit temperature stays below 15 °C even in summer
  • Clearest views are in the morning before 10:00
  • Stop at Skalnaté pleso - restaurant with terrace
  • Our shuttle bus takes you directly to the cable car

We drive you there by shuttle bus

When you book directly through our website, we take you by Mercedes free of charge. Forget about parking and transport hassle.

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