The High Tatras concentrate Slovakia's only alpine range with Štrbské Pleso glacial lake, the Tatranská Magistrála ridge trail running 50km of high contour, and Rysy peak (2,503m) climbable without technical gear.
Highlights
Jasná ski resort
Štrbské Pleso glacial lake
Tatranská Magistrála trail
Rysy peak hike
Poprad gateway town
When to Visit
Jul-Aug
Tatranská Magistrála ridge trail at peak, Štrbské Pleso lake walking pleasant, and the Slovak side of Rysy summit accessible from Popradské Pleso.
Dec-Mar
Jasná Nízke Tatry runs Slovakia's biggest ski operation, Štrbské Pleso cross-country trails through the larches, and the Tatra winter at peak photogenic for winter walking.
Sep-Oct
Tatra autumn colour through October considered Central Europe's most reliable, Štrbské Pleso reflections at peak, and the cooler air making Magistrála walking comfortable.
Apr-Jun
Spring shoulder with snow lingering on the Magistrála into June, but the lower trails to Hrebienok and the Tatra waterfall trails reopen by late May.
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