Six of the Most Beautiful Peaks of Slovakia
This outing will introduce you to, almost, all Slovakia from a bird-eye view. We shall conquer
six peaks in the biggest mountains in Slovakia. From each peak there is a singular view on
the whole mountain range and the surrounding, Slovak country. In each range we shall get
to know its typical plant life, we shall observe animals which live there, we shall see peaks,
rock towers and formations, sea eyes and all the beauty which is hidden in these wonderful ranges,
throughout the seasons.
Program of this trip:
Day 1: arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.
Day 2: First we will conquer Ostredok (altitude 1592 m), the highest
peak in the Velka Fatra Protected Landscape Area. The Velka Fatra range is characterised by a large
number of rock formations such as stone cliffs, walls, and towers. A karst area with caves is also
situated there.
Day 3: We will move on to Mala Fatra National Park, in north-western
Slovakia, where we will conquer Velky Krivan (altitude 1709 m), the highest peak of the mountain range.
The mountain range consists of two parts, and we will visit the more attractive part, adorned by canyons,
narrows, waterfalls, and a variety of plant and animal life.
Day 4: Dumbier (altitude 2043 m) is another peak that we will add to our
collection of accomplishments. It is the highest peak in the Low Tatras National Park. A nature reserve for
protection of chamois and marmots (which we will see) is located here. The Low Tatras is the longest
mountain range in Slovakia; the length of its main ridge is 72 km. We will also pay a visit to
M.R.Stefanik Chalet (altitude 1740 m) during the course of our trip.
Day 5: We will take a tour of Banska Bystrica, the administrative and
cultural center of central Slovakia. It is a city with rich history and many beautiful cultural monuments.
Day 6: We will ascend Velky Choc (Great Choc; altitude 1,611 m), the highest
peak in the Chocske vrchy mountain. Its shape reminds an irregular pyramid and it is known for the
presence of rare limestone flora.
Day 7: We will take a trip to Sivy vrch (Grey Hill; altitude 1085 m)
that is considered to be one of the most beautiful hills in Slovakia. It is part of the West
Tatras mountain and offers a view of the country to an exceptionally far distance. The scenery of
the hill includes rock towers and caves.
Day 8: We will take a tour of the cave Harmanecka jaskyna that is
2,500 m long, of which 720 m is open to the public. 9 species of bats found their home in this cave.
We will get to see beautiful halls created by subterranean forces, lakes, waterfalls and bizarre shapes.
Day 9: As the last, we will conquer Krivan (altitude 2494 m), a peak that
is the symbol of Slovak national pride. Krivan is among the dominant peaks of High Tatras and it can be
seen from far away. High Tatras is a beautiful national park that can be characterised as a world of rocky
peaks, quiet valleys and glacial lakes. Interesting information about Krivan is that there used to be gold
mines under the top of the peak.
Day 10: Farewell and departure from Slovakia.