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.

For all photography and Tatra Mountain lovers is in the High Tatras for the second time presented event "Tatranský fotomaraton". The event consisted of two parts. In the first part of the contest participants had to present their view of the city and nature through photography. They had to grapple with eight themes in eight hours. In the second part of the work of the participants was evaluated and appreciated. Contestants were invited to the grand opening of the winning photo, which was also mere ceremony. Our portal Infoglobe was a media partner of the event. Presented at the opening of the latest catalog of "Tourist Attractions of the Czech and Slovak Republics," which was received with interest not only of the participants actions, but also the general public.

The winning photos you can see HERE

Text/photo: Oskar Mažgút