The Low Tatras are the largest mountain range in Slovakia. They spread in the east-western direction and are almost 100 kilometers long. The tourism in Low Tatras demands good physical fitness and condition, but, at the same time, offers inimitable experiences. From the summit of Low Tatras you can see the whole territory of Slovakia. The views from the peaks of Low Tatras are some of the most beautiful in Slovakia. There is the possibility to see many wild animals (mountain goats, wolfs, rock badgers, bears) and a rich world of flowers. We shall conquer the whole summit of Low Tatras, we shall sleep in the wild nature under the starry skies and savor the beautiful nature of Low Tatras. The outing is for expert tourists, who seek out the peace of the forests and the beauty of nature.
Sumiac - Andrejcova - (6 hrs)
We will drive to the eastern most
part of the Low Tatras mountain. Forests and upland meadows are typical
for the eastern part of the mountain that is less intensely visited
and better preserved. We will ascend
Kralova hola (altitude 1948 m), the highest peak
of the Eastern Low Tatras, and spend the night in the tourist
shelter Andrejcova.
Route: Sumiac – Kralova hola – Stredna hola – Orlova – Bartkova – Zdiarske saddle – Andrejcova shelter
Walk's details:
Andrejcova - Ramza - (7 hrs)
We will move on and continue traversing the main range; will spend the night in the tourist shelter Ramza.
Route: Andrejcova shelter - Priehybka saddle – Velka Vapenica – Priehyba saddle – Kolesarova – Oravcova – Zadna hola – Homolky saddle – Havrania polana – Ramza shelter
Walk's details:
Ramza - Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom - (5-6 hrs)
This day we will reach the mountain
hut Chata M. R.Stefanika that is situated under Dumbier at an altitude
of 1740 m. We will spend the rest of the day here relaxing. The chalet is
a cosy place that is ideal for resting. It provides its services in all
seasons and supplies are carried up to it by sherpas.
Route: Ramza shelter - Janov grun – Bacusske saddle – Saddle za Lenivou – Certovica saddle (motorest) – Rovienky – Lajstroch – Kumstovs saddle – Panska hola –
Maly Gapel (Besna) – Kralicka – Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom
Walk's details:
Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom - Dumbier peak and back - (5-6 hrs)
We will ascend
Dumbier (altitude 2043 m), the highest peak in the Low Tatras, where we
will be able to see chamois and marmots in a special reserve set up for
their protection. From Dumbier we will descend to
Jaskyna Mrtvych Netopierov (Dead Bats Cave) and we will explore those
sections of it that are accessible to the public. The cave has 14 floors,
and it is 12 km long and 310 m deep. Name of the cave is derived from the
findings of bat bones, which are abundant throughout the cave. The age of
the bones has been estimated at 6000 years old.
Route: Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom - Dumbier and back - Death Bats Cave
Walk's details:
Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom - Pod Chabencom - (6-7 hrs)
We will reach Chopok (altitude 2024 m),
the second highest peak in Low Tatras and a famous ski resort. We will spend
the night here, in a mountain chalet named Kamenna chata (Rocky hut).
We will continue moving along the main
range and around the chamois reservation; will spend the night in the tourist
shelter Pod Chabencom (Under Chabenec; altitude 1955 m)
Route: Chata M. R. Stefanika pod Dumbierom - Krupovo saddle –Demanovske (Siroke) saddle – Kamenna chata - Chopok – Derese – Saddle of Polana – Polana –
Krizske sedlo – Kotliska – Chabenec – Maly Chabenec – shelter Pod Chabencom
Optional route available
Walk's details:
Pod Chabencom - Donovaly - (9-10 hrs)
We will reach the western end of the
range and descend to the mountain village of Donovaly. This will be the
end of our backpacking trip in Low Tatras. Acommodation in first class wellness hotel.
Route: shelter Pod Chabencom - Saddle Durkovej – Durkova (hola) – Saddle of Zamostska hola – Zamostska hola – Saddle of Latiborska hola –
Latiborska hola – Saddle pod Skalkou – Skalka – Kosarisko – Velka Chochula – Stredná Chochuľa – Mala Chochula – Prasiva – Hiadelske saddle – Donovaly
Shorter route is available - through Liptovska Luzna village and use local buses to Donovaly
Overnight in Donovaly
Walk's details:
date_range8 days
todayMay - October
Guided trekking hut-to-hut tour
Moderate / challenging
languageEnglish, French, Deutsch
flagPick up/drop off on your request
We recommend early booking of the tour, because capacities in the mountain hotels are limited and very demanded. We check for availability immediately upon your request and will send you confirmation as soon as possible (usually withing 3 working days).
