Vysílač Kráľova hoľa

Vysílač Kráľova hoľa is a communication tower located on the eastern summit of the Low Tatras at an elevation of 1946 meters. The structure stands 137.5 meters tall and is surrounded by a modern facility complex that serves as a base for mountain rescue and weather monitoring operations.

The facility was constructed in 1960 to replace an earlier broadcasting installation in the region. Today it transmits television and radio signals across a large portion of Slovakia.

The tower complex includes a mountain rescue service station and a weather monitoring facility that serves the surrounding mountainous regions.

The site is accessible via a paved service road from Šumiac village or through marked hiking trails from various starting points. Visitors should prepare for mountain conditions given the high elevation and variable weather typical of this location.

The building contains an emergency shelter equipped with two wooden benches and heating for mountain travelers in need. This simple facility can accommodate up to seven people and provides refuge during unexpected bad weather or mountain emergencies.

Location: Šumiac

Location: okres Brezno

GPS coordinates: 48.88280,20.13984

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01