Ďumbier from Lúčky

The starting point is the parking lot in Lúčky. The first part of the ascent leads along the “Turistická” ski slope, which is one of the least steep in the Jasná resort. The ascent route leads along it for about 2.5 km and 400 altitude meters. Later, it continues into the red marked trail at the lower station of the lift to Pekná vyhliadka. The route turns to the left into the forest and continues along the hiking trail slightly down the hill and then through the traverse towards the mouth of the Široká valley. This part of the route is mostly located in the forest and the first views appear at the mouth of the Široká valley.

The ascent continues up in Široká dolina and copies the summer green marked tourist trail to Krúpova hoľa. The slope of the ascent gradually increases. However, a slightly gentler ascent can be completed in the left part towards the Kráľov stôl and then along the ridge to Krúpova hoľa. The route continues to the main ridge of the Low Tatras and the red marked tourist trail. It is already close to peak Ďumbier – about a kilometer, with an ascent of about 120 meters.

A concrete pylon with a a large double door cross has been built on the top of Ďumbier. The peak also offers an extensive circular view of virtually all the mountains of central and northern Slovakia.

Way down

Directly from the top, return about a kilometer along the ridge and enjoy a descent from Krúpova hoľa, where the northwestern slope offers good skiing.

Less experienced skiers can continue along the ridge to Chopok and complete the descent on ski slopes. In case of lack of snow or in the spring, it is possible that ridge will miss snow and the skies would need to be carried in hands.