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.
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SK, Čierny Balog: To See the Magic of Čiernohorská Railway
Experience a brief return to the past with the following photos. Enjoy the views of the famous Čiernohorská railway, which has been attracting many tourists to the Čierný Hron valley with steam hissing from a locomotive for years. Enjoy nostalgic rides in an open train among beautiful nature. We will take you to Čierny Balog, the mysterious Vydrovské valley and to the settlement of Dobroč.
Text and photos: Mgr. Anna Nociarová
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