Best National Parks in Slovakia



Tomášovský výhľad – the most visited and popular destination in the Slovak Paradise National Park

Tomášovský výhľad – the most visited and popular destination in the Slovak Paradise National Park

Tomášovský výhľad (Tomas’ view) is a rock terrace cliff situated at 680m above see level which offers amazing view of the mouth of Biely creek and Hornád river. During the good weather it is possible to see the peaks of High Tatras – the most important moutain range in Slovakia. This rock cliff is one […]

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Dunajec River Canyon in Pieniny national park in Slovakia

Dunajec River Canyon in Pieniny national park in Slovakia

Dunajec River Canyon is a gorge and a famous tourist attraction on the borders between Poland and Slovakia. Due to its beauty and uniqueness of Dunajec River Canyon it is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The canyon separates the Małopolska Voivodship (Poland) and Prešov Region (Slovakia). It is a natural phenomenon […]

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Gerlachovský štít – the highest peak of Slovakia

Gerlachovský štít – the highest peak of Slovakia

Gerlachovský štít (Gerlach Peak) is the highest peak in the High Tatras mountains, and also in Slovakia. It rises to 2655m. Thanks to relatively good access and beautiful mountain surroundings with great nature and views, Gerlachovský štít is one of the most visited peaks in High Tatras. The first ascent to the summit took place […]

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Popradské pleso – one of the most popular places in Slovakia

Popradské pleso – one of the most popular places in Slovakia

Popradské pleso (1494,3m above sea level) is a mountain lake and lies in the western part of the High Tatras mountains in the middle of Mengusovská valley. Popradské pleso became the starting point for many tourists to the Rysy – a group of three peaks (the middle at 2,503m; the north-western at 2,499 m; and […]

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Kriváň Peak (2494,7m) – the symbol of Slovakia

Kriváň Peak (2494,7m) – the symbol of Slovakia

Kriváň is one of the highest peaks in the High Tatras Mountains and one of the most famous tourist destinations in High Tatras National Park. It is located in Slovakia near the Polish border, in the region of Prešov. Its elevation is 2494,7 m. Several ridges begin on this peak. The best for hiking are […]

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Muránska planina National Park in Slovakia

Muránska planina National Park in Slovakia

Muránska planina National Park (Slovak: Národný park Muránska planina) with a total area of 203.18 km², is one of the youngest national parks in Slovakia (since 1997). It is situated in Central Slovakia, in the districts of Brezno and Revúca, in the Banská Bystrica Region. It protects the area of Muránska planina (Muráň Plateau), which […]

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Veľká Fatra National Park in Slovakia – popular tourist destination for hikers and trekkers

Veľká Fatra National Park in Slovakia – popular tourist destination for hikers and trekkers

Veľká Fatra National Park lies in central Slovakia – in Žilina and Banská Bystrica Region. The National Park was declared on 1 April 2002 as an upgrade of the Protected Landscape Area to protect a mountain range with a high percentage of well-preserved Carpathian forests, with prevailing European beech, which cover 90% of the area […]

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