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.
Program of this trip:
Day 1: Arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception. During the reception, we will discuss the destination of the trip and get ready for it.
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.