Itinerary

Mala Fatra National Park
Mala Fatra National Park is a spectacular area with interesting limestone outcrops and towers, good ridge walking, and some superb gorge walking. You can find a wide diversity of natural features ranging from meadow-covered ridges through rugged rocky slopes, canyons, gorges to deep and silent valleys.
The highest peak is Krivan (1,709 m EASL), and the typical top dominating the range is Velky Rozsutec (1,610 m EASL).
Mala Fatra is an ideal destination for all who like walks through forests, gorges, towers, ridges connected with folk architecture and folklore.

Tatra National Park
The Tatra National Park is the largest and most important natural reserve in Slovakia. With its challenging hikes and breathtaking views, it rivals any mountain range in the world. The scenery forms with 35 valleys, over 90 lakes, and waterfalls crashing into impressive gorges. The High Tatras are easily accessible from Poprad, called the Gate to the High Tatras.
Day hikes will take us to beautiful valleys, rugged peaks, and imposing sites.

Slovak Paradise National Park
Slovak Paradise National Park (Slovensky raj) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia. Adventure seekers should take hikes along the gorges of Sucha Bela, Prielom Hornadu, Klastorisko, and Velky Sokol.

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Zilina, Slovakia. Transfer to Terchova village.

    - Arrival in Zilina town
    - Car transfer to Terchova village
    - Accommodation at hotel
    - Meeting with our representative

  2. Day 2 Mala Fatra National Park: Day hike from Terchova to Velky Rozsutec peak.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Terchova - Velky Rozsutec - Stefanova village
    - Return to Terchova

    Mala Fatra National Park (7 hrs)
    Terchova has the best location for the beginning of many walking trails to the Mala Fatra Mountains. You can enjoy the gorges of Dolne Diery and Horne Diery, Mala Fatra ridge, with monumental top of Velky Rozsutec peak in one day.

    Route: Terchova - Dolne Diery - Velky Rozsutec - Vratna - Stefanova

    Walk's details:

    Mala Fatra National Park: Day hike from Terchova to Velky Rozsutec peak.

  3. Day 3 Mala Fatra National Park: Day hike from Vratna valley to Fatransky Velky Krivan peak.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Terchova - Velky Krivan - Terchova
    - Afternoon transfer to the High Tatras
    - Accommodation at hotel in Strbske Pleso

    Mala Fatra National Park (6 hrs)
    For lovers of spectacular views is the best choice to hike on top of Velky Krivan, the highest peak of the Mala Fatra Mountains.

    Route: Terchova - Vratna - Snilovske saddle - Velky Krivan and back

    Walk's details:

    Mala Fatra National Park: Day hike from Vratna valley to Fatransky Velky Krivan peak.

  4. Day 4 Tatra National Park: Day hike from Strbske Pleso village to Rysy peak.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Strbske Pleso - Popradske pleso - Rysy peak - Strbske Pleso village

    Tatra National Park (8 hrs)
    Welcome to the High Tatras. Each visitor should visit the most famous peak of the High Tatras, Rysy, situated on the border with Poland. It offers an astonishing view of both countries.

    Route: Strbske Pleso - Popradske pleso - Zabie lakes - Rysy peak and back

    An alternative route is available.

    Walk's details:

    Tatra National Park: Day hike from Strbske Pleso village to Rysy peak.

  5. Day 5 Tatra National Park: Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Skok waterfall and Bystre saddle.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Strbske Pleso - Skok waterfall - Furkotska valley - Strbske pleso
    - Afternoon transfer to Slovak Paradise
    - Accommodation at a guest house in Podlesok

    Tatra National Park (7 hrs)
    Today, you can choose from several possible routes. If the top of the Krivan peak is too far for you, two valleys in one day are the best option for you. Skok waterfall is one of the biggest waterfalls in the High Tatras. The highest point of the suggested route is a perfect place for enjoying the view of the Krivan peak, Strbsky peak, and several mountain lakes in the Mlynicka and Furkotska valley.

    Route: Strbske Pleso - Skok waterfall - Mlynicka valley - Furkotska valley - Strbske Pleso

    Walk's details:

    Tatra National Park: Day hike from Strbske Pleso to Skok waterfall and Bystre saddle.

  6. Day 6 Slovak Paradise National Park: Day hike from Podlesok to Klastorisko.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Podlesok - Prielom Hornadu - Klastorisko - Podlesok

    Slovak Paradise National Park (5 hrs)
    Slovak Paradise and its ravines are a hidden kingdom of magnificent canyons, streams, waterfalls, towers. Those places are accessible by wooden and iron ladders, chains, steps, and footbridges.

    Route: Podlesok - Prielom Hornadu - Klastorna ravine - Klastorisko and back

    Walk's details:

    Slovak Paradise National Park: Day hike from Podlesok to Klastorisko.

  7. Day 7 Slovak Paradise National Park: Day hike from Podlesok to Sucha Bela gorge.

    - Breakfast
    - Hiking route: Podlesok - Sucha Bela - Podlesok
    - Afternoon car transfer to Poprad railway station
    - End of the tour

    Slovak Paradise National Park (5 hrs)
    The last day in the mountains, another perfect day in Slovak National Parks. Sucha Bela is the most romantic ravine of the whole national park.

    Route: Podlesok - Sucha Bela gorge and back

    An alternative route is available.

    Walk's details:

    Slovak Paradise National Park: Day hike from Podlesok to Sucha Bela gorge.

Overview

from €699 per person

date_range7 days

today1 June - 31 October, 2024

Self-guided hiking tour

Moderate

languageEnglish, French, Deutsch

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Terchova Village of Traditional Folklore Velky Rozsutec Peak Vratna Valley Velky Krivan Peak Strbske Pleso lake Rysy Peak Furkotska Valley Skok Waterfall Slovak Paradise National Park Hornad River Breakthrough Klastorisko Remains of Monastery Sucha Bela Gorge

Included

  • Accommodation with breakfast for 6 nights:
    - 2 nights in hotel in Terchova
    - 2 nights in hotel in the High Tatras
    - 2 nights in guest house in Slovak Paradise
  • Meeting with our representative on arrival day
  • Information materials and maps
  • Mountain rescue insurance for 6 days
  • Important phone contacts
  • Car transport Zilina - Terchova, Mala Fatra - High Tatras, High Tatras - Slovak Paradise, Slovak Paradise - Poprad railway station

Excluded

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure day (can be arranged for an extra fee).
    It is required to book the transfers at least two weeks in advance.
  • Meals (except for hotel breakfast)