Every Slovak knows the shape of this mountain. Kriváň rises to 2,494 metres with a distinctive curved peak that appears on coins, stamps, and the national emblem. It is not the highest peak in the Tatras, but it is the most beloved. The climb takes five to seven hours and demands steady legs and respect […]
The Pieniny Mountains rise dramatically from the valley of the Dunajec River, their limestone peaks creating a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty on the border between Slovakia and Poland. Despite being the smallest and second oldest national park in Slovakia, established in 1967 and covering just 37 square kilometres, the Pieniny National Park is one […]
Categories: National Parks, Nature, Nature, Slovakia
