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.
Čertovica Pass on the map25.0 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 12Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%472.1 – 1,248.4 mPoints of interest3 stops
- ČertovicaViewpoint14 mi in
- Krajčov vrchViewpoint18 mi in
- sv. FloriánLandmark3.9 mi in
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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Sources
“The road to the summit is totally paved. It's called Route 72.”
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