Services

E-bike rentals

Enjoy comfortable e-bike rentals.

Dining

Taste local ingredients and high-quality culinary specialties – both traditional and in a modern presentation.

Accommodation

The typical mountain environment will please tourists, while families with children will welcome the cozy guesthouses.

Transportation

Everything else that might be useful for your new experiences under Kráľova hoľa.

E-bike rentals

Feel free to try out electric bikes directly on site – hassle-free and without any worries and the need to travel with your own bike.

Ebiky pod Kráľovou hoľou

The most well-known rental shop in Šumiac, established in 2016. A wide selection of bicycles and accessories, with the option to charge your own bikes. Refreshments are available at “Maškrtky u Katky” or at “Reštaurácia pod Lipou” at the start of the route.

E-biky Telgárt

The e-bike rental is located in the TelgART – souvenirs & exhibitions building, between Depo Café and Koliba pod Kraľovou hoľou. The price includes the rental of a helmet and a lock, along with bicycles from the KTM, Lapierre, and HAIBIKE brands.

Rideon E-bike požičovňa

E-bike rental in Šumiac directly below Kráľova hoľa, offering the widest selection of bicycles at the best prices – the condition of the bikes is maintained by a certified SSC mechanic.

Požičovňa Kráľovohoľskej chaty

Kráľovohoľská chata is the highest-situated chalet accessible by car, featuring its own parking lot and a TREK bicycle rental; during the winter, they offer ski rentals.

First experiences with e-bikes?

An ideal experience even for less experienced cyclists.

Dining

There are currently no refreshment facilities operating directly on Kráľova hoľa. Fuel up on your way to the top at the unique Horehronie establishments or in the village of Šumiac. Halfway up, you will be pleasantly surprised by the Chata pod Kráľovou hoľou. Beyond that point, you must rely solely on your own supplies.

Koliba pod Kráľovou hoľou Telgárt

Located in the Ski Telgárt resort – it is decorated in the old Telgárt folklore style, offering traditional Horehronie dishes and craft beer.

Penzión u Hanky Telgárt

In the family guesthouse, you will find fresh, seasonal, and local dishes – primarily from local ingredients. Non-guests must reserve a table in the restaurant in advance.

Depo Café Telgárt

A stylish café in a historic old train carriage with a beautiful view of the Chmaroška Viaduct, offering craft coffee and beer.

Margarétkovo

A small shop with a big soul and a little cultural and social hub, where diverse people from various generations and (sub)cultures come together.

Maškrty u Katky

A stand with a terrace and excellent cakes, homemade traditional Šumiac donuts, or local cheese products.

Reštaurácia pod Lipou

A family restaurant in Šumiac, where you will find a daily menu, pizza, fresh desserts, seasonal treats, excellent coffee, and quality drinks.

Kráľovohoľská chata

Dishes that highlight the magic of the beautiful nature, made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, will bring you the authentic flavors and aromas of the region.

Horská chata pod Kráľovou hoľou

Halfway up the ascent to Kráľova hoľa, they offer tea, soup, craft beer, homemade sausages, and homemade hand-pulled strudel.

Experience both the traditional and the modern – local accommodation and gastronomy.

Accommodation

Horská chata pod Kráľovou hoľou

It provides overnight accommodation for 6 to 8 people in beds, which must be arranged in advance by phone. The interior space is divided into a common room, a kitchen, a bedroom, a flush toilet and a shower, and visitor restrooms.

Ski Telgárt apartmány, chaty, hotel

The Ski Telgárt Apartments are located directly within the Ski Telgárt ski resort. The Ski Telgárt Chalets are beautiful, stylish, newly renovated accommodations featuring a wellness area and views of Kráľova hoľa. Hotel Telgárt is located just 900 meters from the ski resort and offers accommodation in 2- to 6-bed rooms.

Penzión u Hanky Telgárt

In 1987, the Hríbik family began providing high-quality, honest services and exceptional cuisine. Since then, they have welcomed hundreds of Slovak and international guests, many of whom gladly return to this pleasant family guesthouse year after year. The guesthouse is situated just a few meters from the SKI Telgárt ski resort, at the intersection of three national parks: Slovak Paradise, the Low Tatras, and the Muráň Plain.

Transportation

How to get to the main starting point

The village of Šumiac is located in the Brezno District, on the southern slopes of Kráľova hoľa, in the heart of Horehronie. Despite its mountainous setting, the village is easily accessible by various means. Whether you arrive by car, by train, or with a backpack on your back, Šumiac will welcome you with the tranquility, nature, and hospitality of the region.

Train

The nearest railway station is located in Telgárt (approx. 7 km from Šumiac), on the Červená Skala – Margecany line (known as the Horehronie Railway). When traveling from the direction of Banská Bystrica and Margecany/Košice, you can transfer at Červená Skala. From the Telgárt station, you can continue to Šumiac by taxi or bus.

Bus

Bus services to Šumiac run from Heľpa, Brezno, Telgárt, and Červená Skala. The routes are operated by regional transport providers within the Banská Bystrica Region. The "Šumiac, námestie" bus stop is located in the center of the village. We recommend checking the latest connections and current timetables on cp.hnonline.sk or idos.sk.

Private car

The easiest route by car is via the I/66 main road (connecting Banská Bystrica and Poprad), turning towards Šumiac just before the village of Červená Skala.

Parking

Parking capacity in the village is limited.

K dispozícii je len pár miest na parkovanie, najmä v centre pri Obecnom úrade a Kultúrnom dome (3 €/deň).
Na začiatku lesnej cesty na Kráľovu hoľu (cca 20 miest) – parkovné 3 €/deň
Dočasná odstavná plocha pri ihrisku – parkovanie grátis, priamy nástup na turistický chodník

Airports

Nearest airports: Poprad – Tatry (65 km), Košice (130 km), Bratislava (350 km)

Ďalšie služby

Groceries

The grocery store is located directly in the center of Šumiac.

Pharmacy

You can find the Kamilka Pharmacy in Pohorelská Maša.

Taxi services

The nearest taxi services are in Poprad, or alternatively in Brezno.

Wellness Ski Telgárt

A newly built mini-wellness directly in Chata Chmaroška Telgárt in the center of the village of Telgárt (only 1 km from the Ski Telgárt ski resort), which also offers beautiful views – of Kráľova hoľa on one side, and the Tresník ski slope on the other.

Travel agency STEY Slovakia

With the regional travel agency STEY Slovakia, you will discover the remote, peaceful places of Horehronie, enjoy magnificent natural scenery, and disconnect from the daily hustle and bustle of busy cities. Through unique experiences—such as a folklore evening full of folk music, a visit to a Horehronie craft workshop, or a traditional sheep farm—you will experience living folk traditions and support regional artisans.