BEST TREKKING in SLOVAKIA
Slovakia has several mountain ranges in the north of the country where trekking, hiking and walking is a real pleasure
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Slovakia has several mountain ranges in the north of the country where trekking, hiking and walking is a real pleasure: the Small Fatra, the West Tatras, the High Tatras, the Slovak paradise. We offer you a combination of the most interesting trekking routes in the most interesting mountain ranges in Slovakia.
We arrange for you all you need: accommodation, all transfers, guide (or you can walk on your own – we provide you with maps and recommend trekking routes suitable for you), cultural trips and programs.: Choose your favourable trekking routes from the below alternatives (should you still looking for anything else, just tell us) and send us a request. We will tailor made it for you and calculate the price for you
Note: To indicate the difficulty of the trekking the routes are ranged 1-5 (1 – easy walking, small ascending/descending; 5 – heavy trekking, steep ascending/descending, rocks, trekking supported by hands -chains, ropes)
Indicative PRICES of accommodation: see below
| Transportation cost | (1-4 persons) |
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| Transfer from the Airport Schwechat Vienna to the High Tatras | € 295 |
| Transfer from the Airport Bratislava to the High Tatras | € 270 |
| Transfer from the Airport Krakow to the High Tatras | € 150 |
TREKKING IN THE SMALL FATRA MOUNTAINS
A diverse mountains in the west-north of Slovakia offering a variety of trekking Trekking paths
Accommodation in the Small Fatra: *** hotels, also small family fun hotels (price range EUR 50-75/dbl)
Character of the mountain range: a diverse mountains in the west-north of Slovakia offering a variety of trekking Trekking paths: forest routes, rocky pavements, canyons with waterfalls – climbing on iron ladders, stones and rocks– trekking with support of chains and ropes.
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| Difficulty: | 5 - demanding trekking |
| Duration: | 4,45 hours |
Trekking path 1A: Terchova (570 m) to one of the most interesting peaks Maly Rozsutec (1343 m) - Terchova
Trekking path in the woods, canyons with ladders, rocks, trekking with the support of hands, chains.
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 3,45 hours |
Trekking path 1B: Terchova (570 m) through Janosikove diery (920 m) to Stefanova (620 m) and back to Terchova
Trekking path in the woods, canyons with ladders
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 2 hours |
Trekking path 1C: Terchova (570 m) through Janosikove diery (720 m) back to Terchova
Trekking path in the woods, canyons with ladders
| Difficulty: | 4 |
| Duration: | 5,45 hours |
Trekking path 2 A: Vratna (750 m) to Velky Krivan (1708 m) through the chest of the Small Fatra to Vratna
Trekking path in the woods, grassy terrain, rocks
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 4,15 hours |
Alternative Trekking path 2 B: Vratna (750 m) to the chest of the Small Fatra - trekking on the chest (the highest point 1645 m) to Vratna
Trekking path in the woods, grassy terrain, rocks
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 2,50 hours |
Alternative Trekking path 2 C: Vratna (750 m), lift to the chest (1524 m) trekking on the chest of Mala Fatra - the highest point 1645 m, (option: Velky Krivan -1708 m – 1,30 hours) - Vratna
Grassy terrain, rocks, Trekking path in the woods
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 6 hours |
Alternative Trekking path 2 D: Vratna (750 m)to the chest of the Small Fatra – to Velky Krivan (1708 m), through the chest to Terchova - Branica (490 m)
Trekking paths in the woods, trekking on the chest of the Small Fatra - grassy terrain, rocks
TREKKING IN THE HIGH TATRAS
The highest Slovak mountains in the north of the country – the smallest Alpine type mountain range in the world
Accommodation: ***hotels in the High Tatras; (price range EUR 60 - 90/dbl)
Character of the mountain range: the highest Slovak mountains in the north of the country (border with Poland) – the smallest Alpine type mountain range in the world; forests, mountain streams, waterfalls, dwarf-pine, rocky peaks, terraces;
Trekking paths are mostly stone pavements, trekking/climbing to the peaks may be supported by iron chains.
Other activities available in the area: rafting, paragliding, bicycles, climbing with instructor, aqua park in Poprad (thermal water, outdoor and indoor relaxation pools, swimming pool, saunas), sightseeing, cultural evening (folk musicians, classic music septet).
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| Difficulty: | 5 |
| Duration: | 8 hours |
Trekking path 1 A: Strbske Pleso (1355 m) to Rysy (2499 m)
Trekking path in the woods, dwarf pine – mostly stone pavements, rocks, climbing supported by chains
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 5,15 hours |
Trekking path 2 A: Tatranska Lomnica (890 m) (cabine lift to Skalnate Pleso) (1725 m) through Velka Svistovka (2030 m) to Biela Voda (910 m)
Lift to Skalnate Pleso, dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain, forest Trekking path
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 7,50 hours |
Trekking path 2 B: Tatranska Lomnica (890 m) - Skalnate Pleso (1725 m) - ) through Velka Svistovka (2030 m) to Biela Voda (910 m)
Forest pavement, dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain, forest Trekking path
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 8,30 hours |
Trekking path 3 A: Tatranska Polianka (990 m) through Polsky hreben (2200 m) to Vychodna Vysoka (2429 m) and back
Forest pavement, dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain, forest Trekking path
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 6 hours |
Trekking path 3 B: Strbske Pleso (1350 m) to Predne Solisko (2117 m) - through Furkotska dolina to Strbske Pleso
Forest pavement, dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 3,30 hours + lift |
Trekking path 3 C: Strbske Pleso (1350 m) - chair lift to Chata pod Soliskom (1830 m) - Predne Solisko (2117 m) - through Furkotska dolina to Strbske Pleso
Forest pavement, dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 2,45 hours |
Trekking path 3 D: Strbske Pleso (1350 m) - chair lift to Chata pod Soliskom (1830 m) - Predne Solisko (2117 m) - Chata pod Soliskom (1830 m) - Strbske Pleso
Chair lift - dwarf-pine (stone pavement), rocky terrain, forest Trekking path (mostly stone pavement)
| Difficulty: | 2,5 |
| Duration: | 2,00 hours + lift |
Trekking path 4 A: Tatranska Lomnica - cabine lift to Skalnate Pleso (1751 m) through Studenovodske vodopady (1250 m) – Hrebienok (1285 m)
Lift, stone pavement (dwarf-pine, forest), waterfalls
| Difficulty: | 5 |
| Duration: | 8,00 hours |
Trekking path 5 A: peak Gerlach (available only with the mountain guide): Sliezky dom (1670) - Gerlachovsky stit (2655) – the same way back
Stone pavement (dwarf-pine), rocks, climbing supported by chains
TREKKING IN THE SLOVAK PARADISE / Spis sightseeing
mountains in the north-east of Slovakia, forest Trekking paths, rocky terraces with nice views, canyons of the river Hornad
Accommodation: ***hotels in the Slovak Paradise - Cingov (price range EUR 45-50/dbl)
Character of the mountain range: mountains in the north-east of Slovakia, forest Trekking paths, rocky terraces with nice views, canyons of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river), waterfalls - climbing on iron ladders;
Other activities available in the area: climbing with instructor, wellness in the hotel at Cingov, interesting cultural sights (UNESCO sites: Spis castle – the largest castle ground in Central Europe, Gothic church in Zehra with precious frescos, Levoca – a historical renaissance town - precious gothic church with amazing wooden gothic altar – the highest in the world), traditional dinner in the Sheppard`s cottage with Sheppard`s music- Fujara (UNESCO list of Intangible Heritage)
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| Difficulty: | 3,5 - 4 |
| Duration: | 5,30 hours |
Trekking path 1 A: Podlesok (545 m) – through the canyon Sucha Bela (955 m) to Klastorisko (745 m) - Cingov (495 m)
Trekking paths in the woods, canyons with high ladders, trekking with support of hands;
| Difficulty: | 3,5 |
| Duration: | 6,45 hours |
Trekking path 2A: Cingov (495 m) – Tomasovsky vyhlad (666 m) - Hrdlo Hornadu (535 m) – Letanovsky Mlyn (515 m)- Cingov (495 m)
Trekking path in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river -hiking with support of hands, chains).
| Difficulty: | 3 |
| Duration: | 3,20 hours |
Trekking path 2B: Cingov (495 m) – Tomasovsky vyhlad (666 m)– Letanovsky Mlyn (515 m)- Cingov (495 m)
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river -trekking with support of hands, chains).
| Difficulty: | 3,5 - 4 |
| Duration: | 8,30 hours |
Trekking path 3A: Cingov (495 m) – Letanovsky mlyn (515 m) - Klastorska roklina – Klastorisko (ruins of the old monastery - end of the 13 century) through Velky Kysel – Glacka cesta – Klastorisko – Cingov
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river, chains), canyons with ladders, trekking with support of hands
| Difficulty: | 3,5 - 4 |
| Duration: | 8,20 hours |
Trekking path 3B: Cingov (495 m) – Klastorisko - through Velky Kysel – Glacka cesta – Klastorisko – Letanovsky Mlyn (515 m) - Cingov
Trekking paths in the woods, canyon of the river Hornad (iron steps above the river, chains), canyons with ladders, trekking with support of hands
| Difficulty: | 2,5 - 3 |
| Duration: | 4,20 hours |
Trekking path 3C: Cingov (495 m) – Klastorisko – Letanovsky mlyn (515 m) - Cingov
Stone pavement (dwarf-pine), rocks, climbing supported by chains
TREKKING IN THE WEST / LOW TATRAS AND CHOCSKE VRCHY
Forest Trekking paths, stone pavements, rocky peaks
Accommodation: ***hotel in the West Tatras with wellness – good location to start trekking in the West Tatras and Chocske vrchy (price from EUR 55/dbl)
alternative: mountain chalet in the West Tatras (price range EUR 15 – 22/person (room without bathroom/with bathroom);
also available: a wide range of hotels in the Low Tatra mountains (price range EUR 60-90/dbl)
Character of the mountain ranges:
the West Tatras – similar to the character of the High Tatras, forest Trekking paths, stone pavements, rocky peaks (climbing supported by chains)
the Low Tatras - forest Trekking paths, stone pavements
Chocske vrchy – mostly forest Trekking paths, seldom stone pavements
Other activities: caves, rafting, paragliding, climbing with instructor, Aquapark Tatralandia - the largest water park in Slovakia, Czechia and Poland (thermal water, outdoor and indoor pools, slides, toboggans, water attractions, saunas), boat trip on the dam, cultural: open-air museum ( traditional folk architecture of the Liptov region), dinner with music (folk musicians, classic music septet)
The West Tatras / Chocske vrchy
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| Difficulty: | 5 |
| Duration: | 9,00 hours |
Trekking path 1A (West Tatras): Ustie Jaloveckej doliny (810 m) - Banikov (2178 m) –on the chest – rocks with many chains) - Ziarska chata (1325 m) - Ustie Ziarskej doliny (900 m)
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines, mostly stone pavement, rock – climbing supported by chains
| Difficulty: | 4 |
| Duration: | 7,30 hours |
Trekking path 1B (West Tatras): Ustie Jaloveckej doliny (810 m) - Banikov (2178 m) – Ziarska chata - (1325 m) - Ustie Ziarskej doliny (900 m)
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines, mostly stone pavement, rock – climbing supported by chains
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 9,15 hours |
Trekking path 2A (West Tatras): Ustie Jaloveckej doliny (810 m) – Sivy vrch ( 1805 m) - Brestova - Salatin (2048 m) - Jalovecka dolina
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines, grassy area - mostly stone pavements
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 8,00 hours |
Trekking path 2B (West Tatras): Ustie Jaloveckej doliny (810 m) – Sivy vrch - sedlo Palenica (1570 m)– Jalovecka dolina
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines, grassy area - mostly stone pavements
| Difficulty: | 3+ |
| Duration: | 7,00 hours |
Trekking path 2C (West Tatras): Ustie Jaloveckej doliny (810 m) – Sivy vrch ( 1805 m) – and back – mostly the same way
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines, grassy area - mostly stone pavements
| Difficulty: | 4 |
| Duration: | 9,30 hours |
Trekking path 3A (West Tatras): Ustie Ziarskej doliny (810 m) – Ziarske sedlo - Placlivo – Ostry Rohac – Placlivo (2125 m) - Smutne sedlo - Ustie Ziarskej doliny
(recommended accommodation at Ziarska chata)
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines - mostly stone pavements, rocky terrain, hiking supported by hands
| Difficulty: | 4 |
| Duration: | 7,30 hours |
Trekking path 3B (West Tatras): Ustie Ziarskej doliny (810 m) – Placlivo – Ziarska chata - Ustie Ziarskej doliny
Trekking paths in the woods, dwarf-pines - mostly stone pavements, rocky terrain
| Difficulty: | 2 |
| Duration: | 4,00 hours |
Trekking path 4A (Chocske vrchy): Kvacianska dolina (630 m), Velke Borove (830 m), Prosiecka dolina (605 m)
Trekking path in the woods along the stream, village Velke Borove, grassy terrain, Prosiecka dolina – one of the most
The Low Tatras
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| Difficulty: | 3,5 |
| Duration: | 6,30 hours |
Trekking path 1A (Low Tatras): Demanovska dolina ustie – Lukova (1670 m) – Chopok (2024 m) – trekking on the chest of the Low Tatras - Demanovska dolina
Forest Trekking path, stone Trekking paths - rather steep (3 hours up to Chopok), relatively flat chest (stone Trekking path), rather steep descend to Jasna (mostly stone Trekking path)
| Difficulty: | 3,15 |
| Duration: | 4,15 hours |
Trekking path 1B (Low Tatras): Demanovska jaskyna Slobody (843 m) – Sina (1560 m) – Demanovska jaskyna Slobody
Steep Trekking path in the woods, in the upper part also stone pavement
OTHER PLACES of INTEREST on the way from the Bratislava/Vienna airport
- Bratislava and surroundings – the capital of Slovakia, sights, cultural events (concert, opera), boat trip on the Danube, wine tasting, goose party;
- Banska Stiavnica and surroundings - UNESCO site; old historical mining town (golden and silver mines ) – sightseeing, visit of the old mine (17th century), chateaux Antol - one of the most interesting in Slovakia (former summer residence of the Bulgarian tsar Ferdinand Coburg); folk traditions, crafts, evening with folk music; easy hiking around Banska Stiavnica (nice views)
- Spa Piestany - the best known spa in Slovakia – thermal water and mud having extraordinary heeling effects; broad choice of treatments;