Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 24
Spálená dolina (14 min) Relaxed winter-sports resort with beginner & expert terrain, rentals & verdant summer hiking trails. Múzeum oravskej dediny (6 min) Open-air museum with reconstructed buildings, from a sawmill to a church, typical of the Orava area. Grześ (13 min) Panoramic views from a mountain peak accessed by easy trails through forest & grassland. Kvačianska dolina (38 min) Trekking & cycling in a rock gorge dotted with several viewing platforms, old mills & museums. Chochołowska Valley (54 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Baníkov (1 hr 32) Mountain summit accessed by a challenging ridge trail, with views of surrounding peaks. Kościeliska Valley (49 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Polana Chochołowska (25 min) Valley in the High Tatras with forests, limestone crags & meadows, plus shepherds' huts & chapels. Liptovská Mara (47 min) Scenic reservoir with many recreation options, including boating, swimming, picnicking & camping. Spálená (14 min) Rugged peak offering summertime ridge trails, plus a ski resort with runs of all levels. Roháčske lakes (1 hr 32) Group of 4 high-altitude lakes, set amid rocky mountains & firs, connected by a well-used path. Volovec (1 hr 21) 6,768-ft. mountain providing 3 color-coded trails & a summit with panoramic views. Plačlivé (1 hr 32) A 6,972-foot mountain range peak with ridges crossed by challenging hiking trails. Orava (37 min) Large reservoir for sightseeing cruises, lakefront walks & nature views in a tranquil setting. Rakoň (14 min) Mountain straddling Slovakia & Poland, featuring a mellow trail to the top for sweeping views. |