The trek on the summit of the Low Tatra

The Low Tatras are the biggest 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.

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Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.

Day 2:

We will drive to the easternmost 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 (King’s Upland; altitude 1948 m), the highest peak of the Eastern Low Tatras, and spend the night in the tourist shelter Andrejcova.

Day 3:

We will move on and continue traversing the main range; will spend the night in the tourist shelter Ramza.

Day 4:

This day we will reach the mountain chalet 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.

Day 5:

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 Bat 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. The cave’s name 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.

Day 6:

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 Chalet).

Day 7:

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).

Day 8:

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.

Day 9:

Farewell and departure from Slovakia.