Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 23
Orava (30 min) Large reservoir for sightseeing cruises, lakefront walks & nature views in a tranquil setting. Spálená dolina (17 min) Relaxed winter-sports resort with beginner & expert terrain, rentals & verdant summer hiking trails. Múzeum oravskej dediny (9 min) Open-air museum with reconstructed buildings, from a sawmill to a church, typical of the Orava area. Polana Chochołowska (22 min) Valley in the High Tatras with forests, limestone crags & meadows, plus shepherds' huts & chapels. Spálená (17 min) Rugged peak offering summertime ridge trails, plus a ski resort with runs of all levels. Volovec (1 hr 20) 6,768-ft. mountain providing 3 color-coded trails & a summit with panoramic views. Chochołowska Valley (51 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Chochołowska Baths (36 min) Popular water park offering thermal pools, slides, spas & saunas, plus a gym & restaurant. Baníkov (1 hr 31) Mountain summit accessed by a challenging ridge trail, with views of surrounding peaks. Kościeliska Valley (46 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Brestová (17 min) Trails & a ski area with a cable car on a ridged peak with panoramic summit views. Orava Castle (28 min) Restored hilltop castle & museum dating back to the 13th century that has survived battles & fires. Roháčske lakes (1 hr 31) Group of 4 high-altitude lakes, set amid rocky mountains & firs, connected by a well-used path. Grześ (15 min) Panoramic views from a mountain peak accessed by easy trails through forest & grassland. Kvačianska dolina (37 min) Trekking & cycling in a rock gorge dotted with several viewing platforms, old mills & museums. |