Hiking in
Slovakia

The High Tatras and Slovak Paradise are two of the most popular hiking destinations in Slovakia, attracting thousands of tourists every year. The High Tatras, the highest mountain range in the Carpathians, is a paradise for hikers and mountaineers, offering a network of well-marked trails that lead to scenic mountain vistas, glacial lakes, and waterfalls. The trails range from easy to strenuous, making it accessible for both novice and experienced hikers. Visitors can choose to hike to the summit of the peaks or explore the many valleys and mountain passes that crisscross the range.

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Slovak Paradise, on the other hand, is a unique natural reserve that boasts of an intricate network of canyons, gorges, and waterfalls. The reserve is renowned for its hiking trails, which lead visitors through the stunning natural beauty of the area. The trails are marked by ladders, bridges, and metal walkways, making the hikes an adventure in themselves. Visitors can choose to hike through the Suchá Belá canyon, which is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Slovakia.  Overall, the High Tatras and Slovak Paradise offer visitors a unique and unforgettable hiking experience, filled with stunning natural beauty and adventure.

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This tour can be booked to start and finish in Krakow. If you choose Krakow as your collection and drop off point, an extra fee of 60 euros per person will be added to the tour, for a minimum of two people booking the same tour. 

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4 Days Tour Itinerary Sample

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Day 1: Kosice pick up and travel to Poprad

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Day 2: High Tatras, Tour Sample:  Hikes in valleys - To Biele and Zelené pleso. Starting point Tatranská Lomnica. Difficulty: moderate, Distance: 12.1 km, Ascent: 826 m, Descent: 130 m, Duration: 7:00 h, Lowest point: 845 m, Highest point: 1,620 m.

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Day 3: Slovak Paradise National Park, Tour Sample:  Sucha Bela. Duration: 4h 35 min, Distance: 17,2km, Ascent:  455 m, Descent:  455m, Difficulty: ­easy.

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Day 4: High Tatras National Park, Tour Sample: Strbske Pleso to Popradske Pleso. Duration: 4h 30 min, Distance: 10,6km, Ascent:  260 m, Descent: 260 m,  ­Difficulty:  easy. Drop off at Poprad or Kosice.
 

Meeting Point   Poprad or Kosice (airport, train station or city centre)

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Duration   approx 8 hours

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Included   Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Professional Tour Guide

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Excluded   Flights, Travel Insurance, Entrance tickets for the attractions

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Dates   From April to October 

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Group size   2-8 people

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Location   Spis Region

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Price   €490 per person - discounted rate for more than 2 people booking the same tour

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8 Days Tour Itinerary Sample

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Day 1: Kosice pick up and travel to Poprad

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Day 2: High Tatras, Tour Sample:  Hikes in valleys - To Biele and Zelené pleso. Starting point Tatranská Lomnica. Difficulty: moderate, Distance: 12.1 km, Ascent: 826 m, Descent: 130 m, Duration: 7:00 h, Lowest point: 845 m, Highest point: 1,620 m.

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Day 3: High Tatras, Tour Sample:  Hikes in valleys - To Wahlbergovo pleso through Furkotská dolina. Starting point Štrbské Pleso. Difficulty: moderate, Distance: 6.3 km, Ascent: 869 m, Descent: 18 m, Duration: 7:30 h,  Lowest point: 1,346 m, Highest point: 2,197 m.

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Day 4: High Tatras, Tour Sample: Peak ascent - Kriváň, Rysy, or Slavkovský štít. Difficulty: –  hard  Distance: 8.6 km , Ascent: 1,101 m, Descent: 19 m, Duration: 9:00 h, Lowest point: 1,351 m, Highest point: 2,433 m.

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Day 5: Slovak Paradise National Park, Tour Sample:  Sucha Bela. Duration: 4h 35 min, Distance: 17,2km, Ascent:  455 m, Descent:  455m, Difficulty: ­easy.

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Day 6: Slovak Paradise National Park, Tour Sample: Prielom Hornadu. Duration: 5h 40 min, Distance: 17,7km, Ascent:  675 m,  Descent: 675 m,  ­Difficulty:  moderate.

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Day 7: Poprad day resting and recovering after hiking at Aqua City Poprad (resting day can be in a different order depending on the weather forecast) ​

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Day 8: Poprad and drop off at Kosice Airport 
 

Meeting Point   Poprad or Kosice (airport, train station or city centre)

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Duration   approx 8 hours

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Included   Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Professional Tour Guide

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Excluded   Flights, Travel Insurance, Entrance tickets for the attractions

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Dates   From April to October 

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Group size   2-8 people

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Location   Spis Region

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Price   €770 per person - discounted rate for more than 2 people booking the same tour