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Mountain · Demänovská Dolina, Žilina
Chopok
Summit at 2,024 meters in the Low Tatras, reached by cable cars from Jasná. From the top you can see the High Tatras, the Liptov basin and the Hron valley.
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About Chopok
Chopok, at 2,024 meters, is the third-highest summit in the Low Tatras and the easiest to reach: cable cars rise from Jasná on the northern slope to near the top, where the Kamenná chata, a stone mountain hut, stands. The southern slope, on the Srdiečko and Krupová side, has a separate set of cable cars.
In winter the two slopes form the Jasná ski area, the largest in the country, with runs for all levels and powder zones popular with freeride skiers. In summer the cable cars take you to trails along the main ridge of the Low Tatras. The most popular route continues east to Ďumbier, the range’s highest peak at 2,043 meters.
On a clear day the view from the top reaches the High Tatras to the north, the Liptov basin and Liptovská Mara, and the Hron valley to the south. The ridge is exposed to wind and the weather changes quickly: fog and cold can appear even in July.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2–3 hours to go up, enjoy the view and come down; a full day to hike the ridge to Ďumbier.
Best time
On clear days, in the morning before the afternoon clouds cover the ridge. The cable cars operate in winter and for much of summer; confirm operation and maintenance stops.
How to get there
From Jasná, at the end of the road up the Demänová valley, about 16 km from Liptovský Mikuláš. Buses go up to Jasná, and from there cable cars take you to the summit.
Tip
Take a windbreaker and a warm layer even in summer: temperatures at the summit are usually much lower than in the valley. Check the forecast before you go up.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Chopok
Can you get up to Chopok by cable car?
Yes. Cable cars depart from Jasná on the northern slope and reach near the summit, by the Kamenná chata refuge. Service changes with the season; check in advance.
How high is Chopok?
2,024 meters. It is the third-highest summit of the Low Tatras.
Which trail should you take from Chopok?
The most popular follows the ridge to Ďumbier, the highest summit of the Low Tatras, at 2,043 meters. A round trip takes most of the day.