Vysoké Tatry (High Tatra) - Slovakia
Extent: 74111 ha
In north part of Slovakia, along borders with Poland, in districts of Kežmarok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Poprad and Tvrdošín, there is situated mountain range of special character – High Tatra. It belongs, together with Belianske Tatra, to complex of East Tatra Mountains.
Highest peak: Gerlachovka (2655 m).
Surface: it is formed with dense forests, pine woods. In higher sites, there are to be found dwarfish pine woods, plough-tails and lichens. Alp-meadows are located in places where the trees are missing.
Climate: mostly cold, 0 Celsius degrees. The snow remains on surface nearly all year round, on some places does not thaw at all.
Mountain nucleus is formed with granites and crystalic slates, on surface with limestones and sandstones, with appearance of quartz.
Mountain relief is very rough, including steep shields and combs.
We find here caves with karst appearances, waterfalls, lakes (plesa), healing springs, rare plants and many animals, in form of great mammalia.
High Tatra Mountains were declared as Tatra National Park in 1948. Later, in 1993, declared as biospherical reservation within scope of international UNESCO programme.
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SK: High Tatras – Cold Embrace of Velka Studena Valley
Velka Studina valley is a popular winter locality in the High Tatras. It is easy accessible from Hrebienek. You need to follow the redt trail and then make a turn at Nad Rainerovou Chatou signpost. This will get you to a blue tourist trai. This trail is not affected by winter closure. So visitors to the High Tatars can access it throughout the year (up to Zbojnicka cabin). Apart from tourism, Velka Studena valley is a great place for skialpinism. Winter crossing through this Tatranian valley is an interesting and unforgettable experience. Don't forget to visit Zbojincka cabin. Like a lighthouse it provides shelter in white snow covered landscape. Inside you may warm yourselves by a cup of tea or cabbage soup.
Text and photo: Radoslav Biskupič
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