Poprad–Tatry Airport 53 min
Žiarska Valley NP Western Tatras (24 min) Mountain valley with forests, waterfalls & a rocky river, plus hiking routes & skiing. Ostrý Roháč (37 min) Rugged peak offering steep, high-altitude hikes, with chains as a climbing aid & mountain views. Spálená (1 hr 5) Rugged peak offering summertime ridge trails, plus a ski resort with runs of all levels. Demänovská Ice Cave (24 min) Plačlivé (37 min) A 6,972-foot mountain range peak with ridges crossed by challenging hiking trails. Baníkov (37 min) Mountain summit accessed by a challenging ridge trail, with views of surrounding peaks. Chochołowska Valley (1 hr 41) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Zoo Kontakt (20 min) Zoo offering supervised access to enclosures with lion & bear cubs, plus an aviary & farm animals. Volovec (37 min) 6,768-ft. mountain providing 3 color-coded trails & a summit with panoramic views. Liptovská Mara (19 min) Scenic reservoir with many recreation options, including boating, swimming, picnicking & camping. Demänovská Cave of Liberty (28 min) Extensive cave system with underground lakes & striking, colorful rock formations. Baranec (37 min) 7,169-foot mountain featuring a hiking trail along sharp ridges & dramatic views of the valley. Kvačianska dolina (38 min) Trekking & cycling in a rock gorge dotted with several viewing platforms, old mills & museums. Roháčske lakes (37 min) Group of 4 high-altitude lakes, set amid rocky mountains & firs, connected by a well-used path. Spálená dolina (1 hr 5) Relaxed winter-sports resort with beginner & expert terrain, rentals & verdant summer hiking trails. |