When does Štrbské Pleso peak?

Name: Štrbské Pleso
Address: Slovakia

In a typical year, color peaks around October 15–October 21. The weather model's elevation extrapolation isn't reliable on this terrain, so this is a climatological window (source: https://emerging-europe.com/culture-travel-sport/autumn-in-the-high-tatras/) rather than a season-specific forecast.

Štrbské Pleso

Lake · Slovakia

A glacial lake at 1,346 meters, the second-largest on the Slovak side of the High Tatras, ringed by beech and oak that turn gold and maroon while larch higher up the slopes goes bright yellow. A level lakeside promenade gives an easy view of the peaks without the climb.

Best for: an easy lakeside walk with mountain views

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glacial lake at 1,346m ringed by beech and oak
larch forest turning yellow on the upper slopes
level lakeside promenade beneath the High Tatras

Typical year

Peak: October 15–October 21

Climatological window from published records. The weather model’s elevation extrapolation isn’t reliable on this terrain, so this is the long-run normal rather than a season-specific forecast.

Source: https://emerging-europe.com/culture-travel-sport/autumn-in-the-high-tatras/

When to go to Štrbské Pleso

In an average year, peak color falls between October 15 and October 21. The elevation is 1,349 m, which pulls the turn earlier.

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When does Štrbské Pleso peak?: In a typical year, color peaks around October 15–October 21. The weather model's elevation extrapolation isn't reliable on this terrain, so this is a climatological window (source: https://emerging-europe.com/culture-travel-sport/autumn-in-the-high-tatras/) rather than a season-specific forecast.

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