Difficulty: ModerateHigh Tatras (Vysoké Tatry)
Skrajne Solisko (Predné Solisko)
Start: Štrbské Pleso · via View of Štrbské Pleso and Chata pod Soliskom
- 4:27 h
- Time
- 10 km
- Distance
- +855 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: EasyHigh Tatras (Vysoké Tatry)slovakiahigh tatrascable carpanorama
Lomnica (Lomnický štít)
2634 m a.s.l. · trail cable car · start: Tatranská Lomnica
Slovak Tatras (TANAP)Bulletin as of 18 października 2026
Official TPN bulletinTrail is located in the Slovak Tatras. Check TANAP rules and seasonal closures above mountain huts (Nov 1 – June 14).
Bulletin details
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PolecanyCable car to Lomnica
- Wysokość
- 2634 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 0 km
- Czas przejścia
- 3 h
- Suma podejść
- 1700 m
- Start
- Tatranská Lomnica
- Meta
- Tatranská Lomnica
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, z powrotem do startu.
Tempo
3 hSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- very easy (cable car)
- cable car
- High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry)
- Dla rodzin: Tak
- Z psem: Nie
Warianty wejścia
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| Wariant | Start | Czas przejścia | Łańcuchy | Kolor szlaku |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cable car to LomnicaPolecany Three stages, the red gondola, 50 minutes on the terrace. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this route. | Tatranská Lomnica | 3 h | Nie |
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Skalnaté pleso only To the tarn and the terrace under the wall. No red gondola. Still no chains. | Tatranská Lomnica | — | Nie |
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Wielka Świstówka on foot A walking traverse onto Skalnaté. A different page, different sweat. Zobacz ten szlak → | Biela Voda | 8 h 41 min | TakChains on the red from Zelené pleso. Lomnica has none. |
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Polecany
Cable car to Lomnica
Three stages, the red gondola, 50 minutes on the terrace. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this route.
Lomnica (Lomnický štít, 2,634 m a.s.l.) is the second highest peak in the entire Tatras (after Gerlach). It is a unique mountain for two reasons: firstly, you travel to its summit in a red gondola suspended in the air without any pylons. Secondly, there is no marked tourist trail leading to it.
Ascent on foot is only possible via a climbing route in the company of a certified guide. This page describe the cable car ride.
💡 In a nutshell – Lomnica in a nutshell:
- For whom: For anyone who wants to experience high altitude without the effort. Perfect for families and the elderly.
- Logistics: The ride consists of 3 stages (transfers at Štart station and Skalnaté pleso).
- Golden rule: Buy tickets for the red gondola (the final stage) online several days in advance (GOPASS). In high season, the ticket offices are useless because everything is sold out.
- Time: You will spend exactly 50 minutes on the summit. Then a whistle blows, and you head back down.
Trip description: A ride to the Roof of the Tatras
The ride to Lomnica is a three-stage journey that is a great attraction in itself.
Stage 1: From Tatranská Lomnica to the Štart station
We board a four-person gondola in the town of Tatranská Lomnica.
- The cable car takes us over the forests to the Štart transfer station. Here we have to get off and move to the next car.
Stage 2: From Štart to Skalnaté pleso
We board a larger, 15-person gondola.
- We ascend to an altitude of 1,751 m a.s.l., to Skalnaté pleso (the Rocky Tarn). This is a great place for a walk and lunch with a view of the massive wall of Lomnica. There is also an astronomical observatory here.
Stage 3: The Red Gondola to the Summit
This is the most exciting part of the journey.
- From the station at Skalnaté pleso we board a small, red gondola (holds 15 people). The cable car covers 855 metres of elevation gain without a single pylon! The car hangs on a cable stretched between the bottom station and the summit.
- You will spend exactly 50 minutes on the summit of Lomnica. This is time to take photos on the viewing terrace suspended over the abyss and drink coffee in Café Dedo. After this time you will hear a whistle – this is the sign that your car is going back down.
Logistics and warnings
- Tickets (Crucial!): Tickets for the red gondola to the summit are strictly limited and in the summer season sell out many days in advance. You must buy a ticket online (via the GOPASS system). Trying to buy a ticket at the ticket office on site in July or August is a guarantee of disappointment.
- Price: Riding up Lomnica is an expensive pleasure. Prices are dynamic and in the peak season can range from 60 to even 100 EUR per person return.
- Weather: The cable car to the summit is very sensitive to strong winds. In case of bad weather, rides are suspended.
Who is this absolutely NOT for?
Do not plan this trip spontaneously in the middle of summer without a previously purchased ticket. Do not take a dog to the summit (animals are not allowed in the red gondola). If you have a strong fear of heights, the ride in the red gondola without pylons may be too stressful for you. If you want to conquer a high peak on your own two feet, choose Krywań or Sławkowski Szczyt.
Getting there, parking & buses
Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.
Trailhead:Tatranská Lomnica
Parking & car access
Paid in Euros (TMR cableway zone / municipal parking)
Tatranská Lomnica car park (at the cableway)
Parking fee: 10–15 EUR / day
Large car parks at the base gondola station for Skalnaté Pleso and Lomnický štít. Meters and mobile payment.
Bus & transit access
TEŽ trains and regional buses
Route & bus stop: Tatranská Lomnica railway station linked to Starý Smokovec and Poprad
Fare: ~2 EUR rail ticket
Convenient base with extensive lodging and dining options.
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.
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What you will see
- The hanging terrace
- Café Dedo
- Skalnaté pleso
Questions
Is Lomnica the highest Tatra summit?
No. 2,634 m. Gerlach is 2,655 and has no cable car.
Can you walk up?
Only with a guide, on a climbing route. There is no marked trail. Not this page.
How do I buy a ticket?
GOPASS, in advance. The desk on site is empty in season. 50 minutes on the summit, then a whistle.
Will a dog ride?
Do not count on it. The gondola and the terrace are not a hut.
How high is Lomnický štít?
Lomnický štít is 2634 m above sea level.
Lomnica: are there chains on the route?
No, the route described on this page has no chains.
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Before you head to the mountains
- Check the weather forecast, mountain weather changes dynamically
- Match the trail to your abilities, don't overestimate your strength
- Take appropriate equipment: comfortable hiking boots, rain jacket, warm clothing, map, charged phone, first aid kit, power bank, food and water
- Inform someone about your plans, provide the route and expected return time
- Save the emergency number GOPR/TOPR, 601 100 300 or 985
- Buy a ticket to the Tatra National Park