Lomnické sedlo is one of the most visited mountain passes in the Slovak High Tatras — and it is easy to see why. Sitting at 2,190 m above sea level, it rewards visitors with sweeping alpine panoramas for very little effort. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a first-time visitor to the mountains, this pass has something special to offer.
The saddle lies between Lomnická kopa and Veľká Lomnická veža, in a lateral ridge branching off from the summit of Lomnický štít. To the east the slopes drop towards the Lomnica Valley, while to the west the Lomnický žľab gully descends towards Veľká Lomnická záhrada in the Malá Studená dolina. In summer the granite towers and open ridgelines create a dramatic, raw landscape; in winter the pass transforms into an active ski area, with a ski slope running down the Lomnická hrebeň ridge. The atmosphere is unmistakably high-alpine — bracing winds, vast horizons and an almost otherworldly silence.
How to reach the viewpointOn 24 July 1975, just before dawn, one of the largest rock falls in Tatra history thundered down from the Lomnická hrebeň ridge into Lomnický žľab — with individual boulders reaching the valley floor far below. Three Polish climbers witnessed the dramatic event firsthand, and it remains one of the most remarkable natural episodes in the history of these mountains.