Nízké Tatry (Low Tatra Mountains) - Slovakia

Extent: 1258 km²

This mountain complex is most extended mountain range of Slovak Republic and take its central part in districts of Liptovský Mikuláš, Brezno, Ružomberok, Banská Bystrica and Poprad. The nucleus of this West Carpathian Mountain Range is formed with granite and crystalic slates.

Highest peak: Ďumbier (2043 m)

Surface: in its northern part, it is formed mostly with pine-wood forests, in its southern path, there are to be found leafy-woods and beech-tree forests, whereas in higher locations plough-tail is prevailing.

In the area, there are open for public ice-caves, such as: Demanovská Cave of Freedom, Demanovska Ice Cave, Važec Cave, Bystrianska Cave and Cave of Dead Bats.

Low Tatra Mountains are declared as National Park, thanks to local rare and variegated fauna and flora.

Published: 6.2.2012

In the fifth part of series about the safety of the mountains we will talk about the basic rules of movement and behavior the Western and Low Tatra area in summer. Summer tourism in our area is very popular activity. That is why, in terms of injuries, are among the busiest period of rescuers.

Published: 7.7.2011

Within past couple of years, you find also in Slovakia some resorts where you cannot only enjoy a movement in fresh air but, apart of this, you can fully use cycling. On the other hand, after two or three days of very active movement, you would be ready to desire for some way of relax. And the best way it would be, no doubt, in a form of so called "crazy entertainment". So, the ideal situation is

Published: 30.6.2011

Everybody knows the community of Donovaly, situated in Central Slovakia. Maybe, this locality could be connected only with a memory of perfect skiing or dog-team races, organized there each year. Anyway, it is worth to visit this wonderful region of Slovakia during any year season, not only in winter.

Published: 10.3.2011

The town of Liptovský Hrádok is situated in east part of Liptov Valley, Žilina Region. This tourist as well as economical centre of Upper Liptov County, surrounded with charming nature, is placed under north headlands of Low Tatra Mountains, at the confluence of Váh and Belá-rivers.