Low Tatras · Slovakia
Čertovica Pass
72Podbrezová to Kráľová Lehota
Slovakia’s highest paved mountain pass at 1,232 m, crossing the Low Tatras on a well-surfaced two-lane road with views of the Ďumbier and Kriváň peaks and lighter traffic than the parallel trunk.
Road 72 climbs south-to-north from the Hron valley at Podbrezová through Nižná Boca before the serious ascent twists up through spruce forest to the Čertovica summit (1,232 m), where a ski resort sits at the col. The descent toward Kráľová Lehota drops through alpine meadows with the Liptov basin and the High Tatras opening ahead.
Scenery
Where it runs
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Character
Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%477 – 1,262 mPoints of interest
- ČertovicaViewpoint
- Krajčov vrchViewpoint
- sv. FloriánLandmark
Hazards
- Steep ramps reaching 9% gradient require careful braking
- Temporary winter closures possible during severe weather
- Summit weekend traffic from ski-resort visitors
- Ice and compacted snow on shaded sections in cold months
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