Tag Archives: High Tatras

Crossing Bielovodská dolina (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking through Bielovodská dolina, a north-eastern valley in the High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia.

Starting point: former customs facilities in Lysá Poľana (970 meters) on the border between Slovakia and Poland. Finishing point: Starý Smokovec.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Crampons and an Ice Axe are necessary equipment items in wintry conditions, especially when you want to traverse the Sedlo prielom mountain saddle instead of … read more

Ascent to Gerlachovský štít (High Tatras)

Description

Guided mountain tour from the Sliezsky dom hotel (1670 meters AMSL) to Gerlachovský štít (2654 meters AMSL). Descent to Batizovská dolina.

Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak in the Carpathian Mountains.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Helmet, harness and a rope is mandatory equipment for the ascent involves many climbing sections.

The trail is not marked for it is not an official tourist trail.… read more

High Tatras: Javorová dolina

Javorová dolina is an elongated valley in the north-eastern part of the High Tatras1 mountain range in Slovakia.

It is, like many other areas in the Tatranský národný park (TANAP), accessible for the general visitor during the summer season only (June 15 to October 31).

A challenging mountain tour that takes a whole day is crossing the valley, traverse Sedlo sedielko (2376 meters), descend to the Téryho chata … read more