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🌎  Slovakia 🇸🇰

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4.8
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📍  Low Tatras

✈️  Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)

🚗  69.0 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 5 minutes

The Low Tatras, a prominent mountain range in Central Slovakia, offers extensive opportunities for hiking, skiing, and exploring natural caves within its national park. Accessibility is generally good, with various access points via car or public transport to trailheads and ski resorts like Jasná. While many popular hiking trails are suitable for solo visitors, guided tours are recommended for challenging routes, mountaineering, or caving expeditions. Seasonal restrictions are significant: winter (Dec-Mar) is ideal for skiing but limits higher-altitude hiking due to snow and avalanche risk, while summer (Jun-Sep) is prime for hiking with all trails typically open. Spring and autumn offer unique beauty but can have unpredictable weather and trail conditions. Costs are variable, ranging from free for basic hiking to €10-€50+ daily for ski passes, cable cars, or cave entries, plus accommodation and food. A typical visit can last from a single day for specific activities to a week for comprehensive exploration, and visitors should be prepared for changing mountain weather and respect national park regulations.