The forgotten peak of the Low Tatras
Salatín 1630m high mountain lying outside the main ridge of the Low Tatras. The best accessible route leads from the settlement of Ludrová near the town of Ružomberok. Thanks to the location of the mountain, it is little visited and at the same time there are wonderful views of the surroundings, where we can see Mala Fatra, Choč, the Western and High Tatras and part of the Low Tatras ridge. The ascent is not particularly demanding, but the circuit we went on is a bit lengthy to ascend (22 km). It is a regular all-day event.
From the parking lot
From the parking lot, a dirt road leads through the valley
Canyon
As soon as we turn off the road, the character of the landscape changes quickly and we find ourselves in a canyon, which is overgrown with lush vegetation, where the sidewalk often leads through flowing streams of water.
Meadows
the canyon occupies a considerable second part of this journey. After ascending the necessary meters, we get to the places where there are mountain meadows
Top
From the meadow areas, a steep climb leads to the top, where we expected beautiful views of the surroundings. The peak as such is densely covered with kneeling vegetation. However, there are a few places with a meadow, where you can enjoy for a while at least a view of the ridge of the Low Tatras
Top
view from the meadow on the ridge of the Low Tatras below the peak of Salatín
Following the green sign
When descending the green sign, the right views of the surroundings begin to open
Prospects
in good weather it is possible to see Kriváň in the High Tatras
Western Tatras
on the descent you can see the valley of Liptov with the Western Tatras
Finally
the end of the day is traditionally in the U Dobrého Pastiera mountain hut. The place where the log cabins grew up and there is an excellent restaurant with accommodation.
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