# Chopok: Lifts, Hikes and Skiing in the Low Tatras

Source: https://taply.sk/chopok-low-tatras/ (Taply, updated 2026-10-11)

Chopok is a 2,024-metre peak in the Low Tatras and one of the most popular mountains in central Slovakia, and Taply's top pick for reaching it with flexibility is a car from QEEQ. Lifts from Jasná run up the north slope, and there are hiking routes from both sides.
It offers wide views of the High Tatras, Liptov and the Hron valley, and in winter it carries Slovakia's largest ski area on its northern slope.

## Key points
- Chopok is the third-highest peak of the Low Tatras.
- Jasná is the north base, Srdiečko and Tále are the south bases.
- Chairlifts reach about 1,834 m on the north side.
- It is windy and weather changes fast, so dress warm.
- Check the resort site for lift dates and snow.

## Quick facts
- Height: 2,024 m
- Rank: Third-highest peak in the Low Tatras
- North base: Jasná
- South bases: Srdiečko and Tále

## Best ways to reach Chopok, ranked
1. **Rental car with QEEQ** (best for Self-drive trips): QEEQ is a car rental comparison site. A car lets you choose the north or south base and reach trailheads that buses serve rarely.
2. **Private transfer with Kiwitaxi** (best for Skiers and families): Kiwitaxi offers private transfers between cities and airports, for example from Poprad-Tatry or Bratislava to Jasná.
3. **Bus or train via Liptovský Mikuláš** (best for Budget travellers): Public transport reaches Liptovský Mikuláš, with local buses toward Demänovská dolina. Check timetables first.
4. **Transfer quotes on GetTransfer** (best for Long transfers): Drivers offer prices on your route. Useful from Kraków or Vienna.
5. **Hiking and ski insurance with EKTA** (best for Hikers and skiers): Compare altitude and winter sport cover before you go.

## About Chopok

Chopok rises to 2,024 metres in the Low Tatras and is the third-highest peak in the range, after Ďumbier and Štiavnica. The Kamenná chata chalet stands near the top, and the European long-distance route E8 crosses the peak. Wind is common, and the weather station records it as one of the windiest in Slovakia.

## Getting up: lifts and trails

Chairlifts reach about 1,834 m on the north slope and about 1,494 m on the south. Hiking trails approach from Demänovská dolina in the north and from Trangoška and Srdiečko in the south. Operations and dates vary, so check the Jasná resort site. For the nearby cave system see Demänovská caves.

## Skiing on Chopok

The north slope has been ranked among Slovakia's best ski terrain, with three ski areas and two cable cars, five chairlifts and ten ski lifts. Freeriders like it too. The south side has a chairlift and six ski lifts. See Jasná, skiing in Slovakia and best ski resorts.

## Summer visit

Summer is quieter than winter and good for ridge walks. The top is cold and exposed, so carry a wind layer. See hiking in Slovakia for beginners. Storms can arrive quickly.

## Getting there

Jasná lies about 1.5 hours from Poprad by road, though times vary. See Bratislava to Jasná and Liptovský Mikuláš, the nearest town.

## Tips

- Check the live forecast and lift status the morning you go.
- Dress for 10 degrees colder than the valley.
- Do not leave the marked routes in winter without avalanche knowledge.

## FAQ

**How high is Chopok?**
Chopok is 2,024 metres high.

**Is Chopok in the High Tatras?**
No. It is in the Low Tatras, a separate range south of the High Tatras.

**How do you get to Chopok?**
Take lifts from Jasná on the north side or hike from Demänovská dolina or the southern bases.

**Is Chopok good for skiing?**
Yes. The northern slope is one of the best-known ski areas in Slovakia.

**Is Chopok worth visiting in summer?**
Yes, for views and hiking. Dress warmly because it is windy.