Kriváň
Slovakia's national symbol, a hook-shaped peak at 2,494 m that can be hiked to the summit, its silhouette stamped on Slovak 1, 2 and 5 cent euro coins.
Kriváň takes its name from its curved summit and is regarded as a national symbol of Slovakia. Its shape appears on the 1, 2 and 5 euro cent coins, and every August a national summit climb takes place. The usual routes start from Jamské pleso or Tri studničky near Štrbské Pleso, a round trip of 7 to 8 hours. The final section crosses scree and rock slopes; no climbing gear is needed, but good fitness is. High-altitude routes close each year from November 1 to June 15. On clear days, its distinctive shape can be seen from both Štrbské Pleso and the Liptov side.
Opening hours
June 16–October 31
Nearby sights
- Skok Waterfall
- Štrbské Pleso
- Popradské Pleso
- Symbolic Cemetery
- Rysy
- Gerlachovský štít
- Velické Pleso
- Zbojnícka chata