Poprad–Tatry Airport 1 hr 21
Orava Castle (31 min) Restored hilltop castle & museum dating back to the 13th century that has survived battles & fires. Kvačianska dolina (35 min) Trekking & cycling in a rock gorge dotted with several viewing platforms, old mills & museums. Spálená (15 min) Rugged peak offering summertime ridge trails, plus a ski resort with runs of all levels. Múzeum oravskej dediny (6 min) Open-air museum with reconstructed buildings, from a sawmill to a church, typical of the Orava area. Orava (32 min) Large reservoir for sightseeing cruises, lakefront walks & nature views in a tranquil setting. Polana Chochołowska (21 min) Valley in the High Tatras with forests, limestone crags & meadows, plus shepherds' huts & chapels. Roháčske lakes (1 hr 28) Group of 4 high-altitude lakes, set amid rocky mountains & firs, connected by a well-used path. Baníkov (1 hr 28) Mountain summit accessed by a challenging ridge trail, with views of surrounding peaks. Volovec (1 hr 18) 6,768-ft. mountain providing 3 color-coded trails & a summit with panoramic views. Spálená dolina (15 min) Relaxed winter-sports resort with beginner & expert terrain, rentals & verdant summer hiking trails. Liptovská Mara (44 min) Scenic reservoir with many recreation options, including boating, swimming, picnicking & camping. Kościeliska Valley (45 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Brestová (15 min) Trails & a ski area with a cable car on a ridged peak with panoramic summit views. Grześ (13 min) Panoramic views from a mountain peak accessed by easy trails through forest & grassland. Chochołowska Valley (50 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. |