High Tatras Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain range along the border of Slovakia and Poland
About High Tatras
High Tatras belong to the national park (TANAP) and also are registered in UNESCO because many protected animals and plants are found in High Tatras. High Tatras consist of peaks, mountain lakes and basins. The highest peaks are Gerlachovský štít (2,655m (8,711ft)), Kriváň (2,494m (8,182ft)), Rysy (2,499m (8,199ft)) and Lomnický štít (2,632m (8,635ft)). Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak in Slovakia and the Carpathian Mountains rising to2,655m (8,711ft)above the sea level. In November 2004 a huge storm destroyed a part of the forest and disturbed natural fauna and flora, but most of the damage has been cleared away. The trees that used to protect the soil from erosion are gone now and the topsoil is being exposed to rain and erosion. The disaster did not have such catastrophic impact on
Top Attractions in High Tatras
Explore the best things to see and do in High Tatras:
- ★Bielovodská dolina
- ★Dobrá hračka
- ★Gerlachovský štít
- ★Kriváň
- ★Lomnický štít peak
- ★Poľský hrebeň
- ★Popradské pleso
- ★Priečne sedlo
Where to Stay in High Tatras
- 🏨Bilíkova chata
- 🏨Chata pod Rysmi (2250m)
- 🏨Popradské pleso
- 🏨Rainerova chata
- 🏨Skalnatá chata
- 🏨Sliezky Dom (1670m)
High Tatras Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: