Kriváň Mt. (High Tatras)

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An exceptionally attractive trip is the ascent to the Kriváň Mt. (2,494 m ) a stout peak in the western part of the High Tatras. This mountain is a multiple winner of enquiries about the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia. It is easily recognisable for its conspicuously curved summit, which is the reason why it is called Kriváň (in English Curved Mount).

As the mountain Kriváň is considered the symbol of the national pride, in the 19th century pilgrimages Slovak patriots and enthusiasts to the top of this mountain were organized. This tradition recently revived.

The most comfortable and quick way to reach the top of Kriváň starts at the point called Tri studničky. The first serpentines of the green-marked footpath bring tourists to a place called Grúnik, which witnessed some bitter fighting between the partisans and the Nazi troops at the end of the Second World War. The path goes on from Grúnik crossing the slope of the Priehyba Mt. to a steep trough covered by falling debris from the Kriváň.

The reward for a rather demanding ascent is a wonderful panoramic vista. The usual way back from the top of mount Kriváň is the one following the blue-marked path leading to the Jamské pleso lake. From there one can get either to Podbanské or to Štrbské Pleso.

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Gerlachovský štít peak (High Tatras)

Gerlachovský štít peak (High Tatras)

The mountain hotel Sliezsky dom is the starting point for the trip to the tallest mountain of Slovakia - the Gerlachovský štít peak (2,655 m). The route leads by the terrace-shaped Velická dolina valley, with a beautiful 15 m tall Velický vodopád waterfall. For its botanical diversity, the terrace above the Velický vodopád waterfall bears the name Kvetnica (The Flower Garden).

Horses in Východná

Horses in Východná

Come with us to experience an adventure on horseback. We will set off together through the beautiful nature of the Tatra Mountains, where the majestic Kriváňa massif will keep us company all the time.

Važecká jaskyňa (cave)

Važecká jaskyňa (cave)

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Farm in Východná

Farm in Východná

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Zvoz TANAP

Zvoz TANAP

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Lomnický štít peak (High Tatras)

Lomnický štít peak (High Tatras)

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Observatory at the peak Lomnický štít

Observatory at the peak Lomnický štít

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FUN arena Liptov

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Hotel Patria

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Hotel Solisko

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Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras *****

Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras *****

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Hotel FIS ***

Hotel FIS ***

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Permon's Paradise

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Spa Tatranská Polianka

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Lučivná Spa

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Aquapark Thermal Oravice

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Aquapark Aquacity

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Lovecký zámok Hohenlohe

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Museum of Tatra Cinematography and Photography

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Encián Gallery

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Ski múzeum

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Museum of Mining and Metallurgy Maša

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Ždiar - typical Goral community

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