The highest mountains of Slovakia
List of high mountains in Slovakia
Slovakia is a relatively much mountainous country through which the northwestern part of the Carpathian arc leads. Several mountains exceed a height of two thousand meters above sea level. Let's take a look at the tallest ones
The High Tatras
The smallest high mountains in the world
The highest slovak mountains – the High Tatras are the biggest tourist and climbing attraction all over the country. Their main 26 km long ridge practically does not fall below 2,000 meters above sea level. The highest peak – Gerlach (2655 m asl) is also the highest peak over the Carpathians. The main attractions are beautiful panoramas, mountain lakes, nice waterfalls and also local antelope – chamois. continue reading
Western Tatras
The western end of the Tatras
The Western Tatras are located both in Slovakia and in Poland and thus fall into two national parks – Tatra National Park and Tatrzański Park Narodowy. The highest peak is Bystrá (2,248m above sea level). The most popular part of the mountain range is Roháče with its sharp rock ridges, where the highest peak is Baranec (2,184m above sea level). continue reading
Belianske Tatras
National nature reserve in the east of the Tatras
In the very east of the Tatras we find its beautiful limestone part – Belianske Tatras. Due to nature protection, there are the fewest hiking trails within the Tatra National Park and even the highest peak Havran (2,152 m above sea level) is not officially open for tourism continue reading
Low Tatras
Little Brother of the High Tatras
The second highest Slovak mountain range – Low Tatras is not only an attraction for summer, but especially for winter tourism in the last years, mainly thanks to its magnificent views of most of Slovakia's territory and especially to its High Tatras. The ridge of the Low Tatras brings a wonderful week in this smaller brother of the High Tatras. In addition to hiking trails and beautiful views, the biggest attractions are caves or ski resorts. continue reading
Descent into Brona's saddle
The highest part of the Beskydy
The next part of the hike continues through similar terrain to the saddle of Bron. The path can be shortened in the summer by the steep north slope with a return to the parking lot, but in winter and spring it is very dangerous. continue reading
Malá Fatra
Range with the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia
Malá Fatra is the fourth highest mountain range in Slovakia and one of the most visited. The highest peak is Velký Kriváň (1,709 m asl), but the real symbol of this mountain range is the most beautiful mountain in Slovakia – Velký Rozsutec (1,610 m above sea level). The most popular hiking trail is, of course, a main ridge and then a wandering through local gorges such as Jánošíkove diery. continue reading
Choč Hills
Inconspicuous mountains among the giants
Chočské vrchy are less visited mountains in Slovakia, mainly due to „better“ destinations such as the High Tatras, Low Tatras, Western Tatras, Fatras, etc. A very beautiful peak of these mountains is the Great Choir, from which there are beautiful views of all the distinctive mountains of Slovakia. continue reading
Veľká Fatra
Infinite meadows
The National Park of Veľká Fatra is one of the dominants of Slovakia, which is covered by a large number of hiking trails. The mountain is typical mainly due to the mountain meadows. The mountain scenery is also underlined by typical beech and spruce forests with typical relief forms that form the mountain range. continue reading
Poľana
Impactful region
The Poľana Protected Landscape Area is known mainly for its ascent to the eponymous peak, in addition to which it can offer a large number of hiking trails and attractions such as the Bystré waterfall. The area is not only known for its preserved beech to fir-beech forests, but also for its specific type of scattered settlement, which completes the color of this part of Slovakia. The area is also known for the Podpoliaknsky folk festivals, which represent specific folklore from the Podpoľany area. continue reading
