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, The Tatras – Tichá and Pięciu Stawów Polskich Valleys
Summer is perfect time for hiking. Take a tour of the Tichá dolina valley through the current photo gallery, which is 16 km long and border the High and Western Tatras. A yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Podbanské to the Kasprův Hill. If in the Liptovská Ohrada you take a turn to the red marked trail you get to the Závory Klippe and Hladke Klippe, where you can enjoy a glimpse into the valley Pięciu Stawów Polskich, that is the valley of five Polish balls. It is already part of the Polish part of the Tatra National Park.
Text: Oskár Mažgút
Photos: Karol Kobella (www.karolkobella.sk)
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