Lakes of Love at Štrbské Pleso

Lakes of love has origin name Štrbské rybníky. Founder of Štrbské pleso – Jozef Szentiványi have used them for trout fishing. Lakes in these days are very popular for walks and for young couples. You can find places to sit, relax there and you will be still near center of the village.

The educational trail is focused on the history of the settlement of Štrbské Pleso, flora, fauna and personalities that were active here, sport events, the spa history and a lot of other useful information. The route leads from the railway station in the direction of the ski resort under the bridges at the FIS hotel – around Štrbské pleso – a hotel complex on the southern bank of Štrbské pleso (Kúpeľná ul.) – around Nové Štrbské pleso – Jazierka lásky. The route has a total of 40 stops.

Attractions at Štrbské Pleso
Tarns in the cadastre of Štrba
Undemanding hikes
Štrbské Pleso in movies
Jazierka lásky (“Lakes of Love”)
Climate spa
Prónay vila and Gemerka
Olympians from Štrba
Interesting events
Precious visits
Tips for more demanding hikes
Useful information
World Championship 1970
Traditions of ski events
Cross-country skiing trails
Anděl’s ski slope
Ski jumping
Mlynická dolina
Boating
Interesting facts about the lake
Promenade around the tarn
Jozef Szentiványi – the founder of Štrbské Ples
Máša Haľamová
Hotel complex – Kriváň, Hviezdoslav, Jánošík
Hotel Solisko
Kovalík’s double cross
Transport at Štrbské Pleso
Móry’s hotel and lookout tower
Nové Štrbské pleso
Which animals live here
Wood grouse
Bear
Chamois
Marmot
Eagle
Swiss pine and dwarf pine
Tatra forest
Tarns and waterfalls
Tatra National Park flora
Rare plant species of the Tatra National Park

Štrbské Pleso
2:45 h
↔ 6 km

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