Western Tatras - The Most Varied Mountain Range of Slovakia
Western Tatras are part of the Tatra National Park. In the main summit of the range,
almost 35 kilometers long, is found a multitude of beautiful peaks, worth the while to be seen
from the elevation higher than 2000 feet, above the sea level. Here there are found more than 20
sea eyes. This mountain range is much sought out by tourists, because of its breath taking scenery
and view of the surrounding peaks and the highest mountain range, High Tatras. It is, also, sought
out because of the undemanding nature of its treks. In the surrounding countryside, under the Tatras,
there is a lot of preserved, typical architecture. The Western Tatras are, also, much sought out skiing
center. In this mountain range tourists are surmounting exhausting, on the edge, treks, secured by
chains. The reward is an experience, the memories of which last for life.
Program of this trip:
Day 1: arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.
Day 2: 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 3: We will visit one of the most beautiful valleys
in West Tatras – Juranska dolina that is 3.5 km long. In the limestone-dolomite rock
complex of the valley, a 1.5 km long narrow was carved by the brook Juransky potok.
There are many rumbling whirls in the brook. The narrow is under state protection.
Day 4: We will ascend the central peak of Rohace (another name for
West Tatras) – Brestova (altitude 1902 m) that offers a great view of the surrounding landscape.
Day 5: We will take a tour of four lakes in the valley Rohacska
dolina. The lakes are not named, only numbered. In the surroundings of the lakes, populations
of rare fauna and flora of alpine meadows can be found. The lake area is the most attractive part of Rohace.
Day 6: We will visit Prosiecka dolina; a karst valley that is
4km long was carved by Prosiecanka brook in the limestone surface of the Chocske vrchy mountain.
It is 450-600 m deep and very narrow. Abundant unexplored spaces may be found under the surface of the valley.
Day 7: We will conquer the top of Banikov (altitude 2178 m),
the highest peak in the central range of Rohace. There is an extraordinary view from the top of this mountain.
Day 8: We will visit the Museum of Slovak Village that is located
under the peaks of West Tatras mountain in the village of Zuberec. We will get to see valuable
folk architecture (buildings), stoves with fire places, stone crosses, etc.
Day 9: Farewell and departure from Slovakia.