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Jagnięcy Szczyt (Jahňací štít)

2230 m a.s.l. · trail yellow · start: Biela Voda

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Slovak Tatras (TANAP)Bulletin as of 20 października 2026
Official TPN bulletin

Trail is located in the Slovak Tatras. Check TANAP rules and seasonal closures above mountain huts (Nov 1 – June 14).

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Hikes in Slovakia require mountain rescue insurance (HZS). Check details on tanap.sk.

PolecanyBiela Voda – Jagnięcy

Wysokość
2230 m a.s.l.
Dystans
20.6 km
Czas przejścia
10 h 25 min
Suma podejść
1404 m
Start
Biela Voda
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Biela Voda

Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, z powrotem do startu.

Tempo

10 h 25 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.

  • difficult (chains + long)
    • yellow
  • High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry)
  • Dla rodzin: Nie
  • Z psem: Nie
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Warianty wejścia

Polecany jest na tej stronie. Inny start ma osobną kartę — własny opis i mapę.

Warianty wejścia
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Biela Voda – JagnięcyPolecany

Yellow to the hut, chains onto the dome and back. The figures at the top of the page show this route.

Biela Voda10 h 25 minTakChains at Kołowa Pass.
  • yellow
Zelené pleso only

To Brnčalka and back. No chains, no summit.

Biela Voda6 hNie
  • yellow
Wielka Świstówka

Left from the hut onto the Magistrala. A different page, the same car park.

Zobacz ten szlak →		Biela Voda8 h 41 minTakChains on the red from the tarn. Jagnięcy takes the yellow.
  • yellow
  • red
  • green

Polecany

Biela Voda – Jagnięcy

Yellow to the hut, chains onto the dome and back. The figures at the top of the page show this route.

Mapa i profil trasy

Biela Voda – Jagnięcy

Profil wysokościowy trasy

Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.

GPX · 20.19 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
2230m n.p.m.
przy 10.1 km
Najniższy punkt
924m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+1427m
Zejścia (suma)
-1428m
Dystans profilu
20.19km
500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m2500 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km🏔️ 2230 m

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Jagnięcy Szczyt (2,230 m a.s.l.) is the eastern end of the High Tatras. It is a mountain that offers the best of the Tatras: a long approach through a beautiful valley, a rest by an emerald lake, and finally a climb secured with chains with a large dose of adrenaline.

💡 In a nutshell – Jagnięcy Szczyt:

  1. Long slog: The route from the Biela Voda car park is over 20 km and more than 10 hours of walking round trip.
  2. Chains and exposure: Above Zelené pleso (at Kołowa Pass) there are artificial aids and drops. You will need to use your hands.
  3. Bike to the hut: The first, long stage to the hut by Zelené pleso can be done on a bike (the trail is open to cyclists).
  4. Winter closure: The trail above the hut is completely closed from 1 November to 31 May. Also, remember to buy insurance for Slovakia!

It is an excellent objective for hikers who already have experience on Tatra chains and are looking for an ambitious, full-day slog in Slovakia.

Trail description: The long road east

The figures at the top of the page show the full route starting and finishing at the Biela Voda car park. It is over 20 kilometres of walking, so prepare for a solid effort!

Stage 1: Through the valley to Zelené pleso

We start from the Biela Voda car park and join the yellow trail.

  • The first 3 hours is a tedious but technically easy walk along a wide, gravel road through the forest.
  • We reach Zelené pleso (the Green Tarn). This is one of the most beautiful places in the Tatras! The emerald water contrasts with the vertical, 900-metre walls of Malý Kežmarok. On the shore stands an atmospheric mountain hut (Brnčalka) – an ideal place for breakfast.

Stage 2: Climbing to Kołowa Pass

From the hut, the yellow trail climbs steeply upwards towards the Czerwona Dolinka.

  • The path winds among dwarf pine and boulders. After about 1.5 hours we reach the rock step of Kołowa Pass.
  • Here the chains begin. The section is exposed and requires the use of hands. The rock here can be slippery, so be careful.

Stage 3: The ridge and summit push

After negotiating the chains, we emerge onto the ridge.

  • The path now follows the ridge, offering great views on both sides. The final section is a climb over rock blocks to the summit itself.
  • Views: From Jagnięcy Szczyt you can perfectly see the nearby Belianske Tatras (led by the mighty Hawrań) and the jagged peaks of the High Tatras.
  • The descent takes exactly the same route (yellow trail) all the way to the car park.

Logistics and warnings

  • Trail closure: The yellow trail above Zelené pleso is closed from 1 November to 31 May!
  • Bike: The boring gravel approach to the hut (Stage 1) can be covered on a mountain bike (the trail is open to cyclists). It is a great way to save time and knees on the way back!
  • Insurance: You are in Slovakia. The rescue operations of Horská služba are payable. Always buy insurance before going into the mountains.

Who is this absolutely NOT for?

Do not attempt Jagnięcy Szczyt if this is your first contact with chains in the Tatras (fatigue after a long approach multiplies the difficulties). Do not go there with a fear of heights. Do not bring a dog. If you just want to take a walk and eat well, end your trip at the hut by Zelené pleso (it is still 6 hours of walking both ways).

Getting there, parking & buses

Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.

Trailhead:Biela Voda

Parking & car access

Paid in Euros (staff on site / parking meter)

Biela Voda Car Park (Cesta Slobody)

Parking fee: 10–12 EUR / day

Main trailhead for Green Lake (Zelené pleso) and Jagnięcy Szczyt (Jahňací štít). Fills up before 8:00 AM on sunny summer mornings.

Navigate to parking (Google Maps)

Bus & transit access

SAD Poprad / Tatranská Lomnica regional buses

Route & bus stop: SAD bus stop „Vysoké Tatry, Biela Voda” directly adjacent to parking

Fare: ~1.50–2.50 EUR

Driving from Zakopane via Jurgów border crossing and Tatranská Kotlina takes around 45 minutes.

Local buses and transit help bypass morning traffic and parking hassles.

Transport guide in the Tips section

Complete guide to Tatra car parks, buses, and TPN reservations.

Read the guide in Tips

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What you will see

  • Zelené pleso
  • Chata pri Zelenom plese
  • View of the Belianske Tatras

Questions

Is 10 h 25 min from the hut?

No. The route on this page starts at Biela Voda. To the hut the map counts 3 h 08 min. The summit 2 h 30 min later.

Are there chains?

Yes. At Kołowa Pass. The route on this page goes that way. There is exposure.

When is the trail closed?

Yellow above the tarn from 1 November to 31 May. Horská služba.

Does a bike shorten the time given at the top of the page?

To the hut, yes. From the tarn you still have the chain and 714 m. The map still counts legs from the car park.

How high is Jahňací štít?

Jahňací štít is 2230 m above sea level.

Jagnięcy Szczyt: how long does it take?

Start: Biela Voda, finish in the same place. The whole route is 20.6 km and takes 10 h 25 min of walking without breaks, with about 1404 m of ascent. Add time for rests and photos.

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Wielka Świstówka (Veľká Svišťovka)

Veľká Svišťovka from Biela Voda via Zelené pleso and Skalnaté pleso: 21.5 km, 8 h 41 min, chains. Cable car option down. Closed 1 Nov – 31 May.

⏱️ 8 h 41 min📏 21.5 km🎯 difficult (chains)
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Before you head to the mountains

  1. Check the weather forecast, mountain weather changes dynamically
  2. Match the trail to your abilities, don't overestimate your strength
  3. Take appropriate equipment: comfortable hiking boots, rain jacket, warm clothing, map, charged phone, first aid kit, power bank, food and water
  4. Inform someone about your plans, provide the route and expected return time
  5. Save the emergency number GOPR/TOPR, 601 100 300 or 985
  6. Buy a ticket to the Tatra National Park