Krivánsky Žľab Trail Junction – Kriváň Summit loop from Surovec

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Krivánsky Žľab Trail Junction – Kriváň Summit loop from Surovec

Hard

4.8

(17)

130

hikers

Krivánsky Žľab Trail Junction – Kriváň Summit loop from Surovec

08:04

15.8km

1,280m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.85 km for 780 m

After 6.79 km for 1.23 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.25 km

Partisan Bunker Memorial in Važecká Dolina

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There is not much to see apart from the memorial stone.

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5.75 km

Krivánsky Žľab Trail Junction

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Now it's still about 380 m to the summit, but these are also the hardest.

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6.29 km

Malý Kriváň

Peak

6.77 km

Double Cross on Kriváň Summit

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The double cross from Krivan can also be found on the Slovakian flag.

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6.79 km

Summit Cross with Slovak Flag

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The whole route is very pleasant, before the summit, difficulties begin in the form of a more difficult section where you have to use your hands. I recommend a wonderful summit!

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6.80 km

Kriváň Poetry Plaque

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Translated: "Oh, greet the dawn of glorious life,
greet the Lady of free Kriváň.
Your radiance, reflected in eternal beauty,
dispels mists and dreams."

(M. Dohnány)

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6.81 km

Mount Kriváň (German Kriwan, Krummhorn or Ochsenhorn, Polish Krywań, Hungarian Kriván) is located in the Tatra National Park (High Tatra Mountains) and is an unofficial national symbol of Slovakia. With …

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6.97 km

Climbing Route on Kriváň

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If you climb Krivan you have to expect some climbing passages. There is no rope insurance.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.35 km

910 m

708 m

324 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

5.38 km

2.78 km

295 m

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

1°C

-3°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 20, 2025,🇸🇰 der Kriváň oder das leider überlaufene Wahrzeichen der Slowakei

Today we set off early...our goal was Krivan. The trail leads through the forest in the morning chill, and we enjoy the sun as we reach the tree line. After about three hours, it gets steeper...and more crowded. With rain and snow forecast for the next two days at higher elevations, it was extremely crowded. Unfortunately, the last section is …

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