Hrebienok (1,285m) is a very popular tourist destination in the High Tatras. The oldest tourist centre Starý Smokovec is a significant crossing station of the town of Vysoké Tatry. From the settlement of Starý Smokovec one can easily get to Hrebienok – a starting point for several tourist trails. Take a funicular from Starý Smokovec to the altitude of 1,272 m and enjoy the same feeling as Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. could when she visited the High Tatras.
It takes 7 minutes only to surmount a vertical drop of 255 m. Hrebienok is a popular starting point for hiking trips to valleys of Veľká and Malá Studená dolina or to Slavkovský štít (peak).
During the winter season, the ski resort Jakubková lúka operates in the heart of Starý Smokovec. Ideal conditions for children or beginners are offered by the resort Jakubková lúka, which is characterized by a gentler slope and good services in the beautiful surroundings of Starý Smokovec. From Jakubkova luka you can see beautiful views of Slavkovský štít, the location of the ski resort is more than good, there is a cable car to Hrebienok nearby.
The slopes of Jakubková lúka are marked in blue, so they represent the least demanding slopes suitable for everyone. There are two lifts in the resort. One of them is intended for the ski school and the other works as the main lift. Various obstacles, gates, slalom poles can be found in the ski school.
The main route is also marked in blue, providing space for less experienced skiers to improve their skiing techniques. The length of the slope is 950 meters, it has only a slight slope over the entire area and is ideal for family skiing.
If you or your children are learning to ski in the High Tatras, you will not find a better choice than the Jakubkova lúka resort.
Sledging in Hrebienok
Enjoy great winter fun in Hrebienok, Starý Smokovec. Day and night sledging is a sought-after attraction, popular with families and groups of friends. Take a comfortable funicular to Hrebienok and sledge down along a 2.5 km-long track.
Night sledging
How about experiencing something special? Try night sledging! Zip down along the longest and lit sledging track from Hrebienok to Starý Smokovec at night and enjoy a unique atmosphere.
Night sledging is available in good conditions every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 18:30 to 21:00*.
*Tickets are sold from 18:30. We suggest coming earlier so that you manage the first ride at 19:00.
* in operation according to snow conditions Always check the track operation in the current track conditions here.
Hrebienok has another attraction! 350 kg heavy Kubo the Bear will be looking after the safety of tourists. Visitors can also have a picture taken with him and the dominating Mt. Lomnický štít in the background, which used to be called “grandpa” by local Tatra inhabitants.
The patron of Hrebienok, 2.4-metre long Kubo the Bear of iron, was brought from Trebišov. He weighs 350 kg, his teeth are made of iron spikes and eyes of semi-precious stones.
Besides Kubo, there has been a new relax zone in the area of Hrebienok since 29th July 2015. Five sculptors needed three days to carve out and place 5 other bears of wood in the relax zone on Dolná lúka (Lower Meadow). Visitors can have a look at them and even relax on comfortable deckchairs next to them if they need a break during their hiking trips.
