Symbolic Cemetery
Symbolický cintorín
An open-air cemetery in the forest commemorating climbers who died in the High Tatras, with painted wooden crosses and plaques that are deeply moving. Often visited together with Popradské Pleso.
The Symbolic Cemetery was built between 1936 and 1940 on a forested slope beneath Ostrý peak, initiated by painter Otto Štětka. It holds hundreds of plaques and traditional painted wooden crosses commemorating people who died in the High Tatras, though no bodies are buried here. It lies on a side trail between Popradské Pleso and the TEŽ station, about a 20-minute walk from the lake, and can be included in a loop. The atmosphere is solemn, suited to quiet reflection, and it also serves as a reminder for visitors to respect the risks of mountain terrain.
Opening hours
All day