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Low Tatras National Park
Low Tatras National Park ( sk, Národný park Nízke Tatry; abbr. NAPANT) is a national park in Central Slovakia, between the Váh River and the Hron River valleys. The park and its buffer zone cover the whole Low Tatras mountain range. The National Park covers an area of 728 km² and its buffer zone covers an area of 1,102 km², which makes it the largest national park in Slovakia. It is divided between the Banská Bystrica Region (Banská Bystrica and Brezno districts), Žilina Region (Ružomberok and Liptovský Mikuláš districts) and Prešov Region (Poprad District). The highest peak is Ďumbier (2,043 m or 7,063 ft). Four major Slovak rivers rise below the Kráľova hoľa peak: Váh, Hron, Hnilec and Hornád. History The protection process of the Low Tatras territory started with first attempts in 1918-1921 and right after the second World War. In 1963 a proposal was made for the establishment of the National Park Low Tatras under the name of Central Slovak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dereše
Dereše ( hu, Deres, 2,004 m) is the third highest peak of the Low Tatra range, in central Slovakia. It is located on the way between the highest mountains of the range, Ďumbier and Chopok in the east, and Chabenec in the west. Dereše is a popular destination among alpine skiers despite a high risk of avalanches. The scenic trail on the top of Dereše is surrounded by hundreds of cairn A cairn is a man-made pile (or stack) of stones raised for a purpose, usually as a marker or as a burial mound. The word ''cairn'' comes from the gd, càrn (plural ). Cairns have been and are used for a broad variety of purposes. In prehis ...s. References Mountains of Slovakia Mountains of the Western Carpathians {{Slovakia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kráľova Hoľa
Kráľova hoľa (; german: link=no, Königsberg; hu, Király-hegy, literally "King's Bald Mountain") is the highest mountain (1,946 m) of the eastern part of the Low Tatras in central Slovakia. Four rivers rise at its foot: Čierny Váh, Hnilec, Hornád, and Hron. The summit, easily accessible by hiking trails from Telgárt as well as by a paved road from Šumiac (not open to motor vehicles, except for the mountain rescue service and maintenance workers of the TV transmitter on the summit), offers a panoramic view of Spiš, the Tatras, Liptov, and the Upper Hron Valley. Largely deforested by exploitative timber harvesting in the early 19th century, its timberline was restored to its natural elevation of about 1,650 m (5,413 ft.) through the efforts of Ludwig Greiner in the second half of that century. Kráľova hoľa is often depicted in Slovak folklore and Romantic poetry as a safe refuge of heroes and highwaymen, in particular Juraj Jánošík. As a metaphor of homelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horné Lazy
Horné lazy is a nature reserve in the Slovak municipality of Valaská in the Brezno District. The nature reserve covers an area of 34 ha in the Low Tatras mountain area. It has a protection level of 4 under the slovak nature protection system which corresponds to a protection level I according to IUCN standards. Fauna The fauna of the reserve includes Eurasian sparrowhawk, Tree pipit, Yellow-bellied toad, Hazel grouse, Eurasian eagle-owl, Common buzzard, European nightjar, European greenfinch, Common raven, Lesser horseshoe bat, Eurasian wren, Common toad, Edible dormouse, Wildcat, Sand lizard, European badger, Hazel dormouse, Apollo, Clouded Apollo, Common frog, Red squirrel, Vipera berus, Viviparous lizard and Eresus moravicus . Flora Plant species present in the nature reserve include Lily of the valley and Neotinea tridentata ''Neotinea tridentata'', the three-toothed orchid, is a species of orchid found in southern Europe from Spain to Turkey; northwards to the Crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cave Of Dead Bats
A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, specifically a space large enough for a human to enter. Caves often form by the weathering of rock and often extend deep underground. The word ''cave'' can refer to smaller openings such as sea caves, rock shelters, and grottos, that extend a relatively short distance into the rock and they are called ''exogene'' caves. Caves which extend further underground than the opening is wide are called ''endogene'' caves. Speleology is the science of exploration and study of all aspects of caves and the cave environment. Visiting or exploring caves for recreation may be called ''caving'', ''potholing'', or ''spelunking''. Formation types The formation and development of caves is known as ''speleogenesis''; it can occur over the course of millions of years. Caves can range widely in size, and are formed by various geological processes. These may involve a combination of chemical processes, erosion by water, tectonic forces, microorganism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Važecká Cave
Važecká Cave ( sk, Važecká jaskyňa, and hu, Vázseci-barlang) is a long stalactite limestone cave. Lying at an elevation of , it is located near the village of Važec, in the Liptov Basin, near the Biely Váh River, on the northern edge of the Low Tatra mountain range in northern Slovakia Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the s .... The cave was discovered in 1922. Of the 530 m total length, are open to the public. Although it is one of the shorter caves, it is known for its rich stalactite decoration, as well as for its cave fauna. External links Važecká Caveat Slovak Caves Administration Show caves in Slovakia Geography of Žilina Region Tourist attractions in Žilina Region {{Slovakia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bystrá Cave
Bystra or Bystrá may refer to places: Czech Republic * Bystrá (Pelhřimov District) in the Vysočina Region * Bystrá nad Jizerou in the Liberec Region Poland * Bystra, Gorlice County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship (south Poland) * Bystra, Sucha County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship (south Poland) *Bystra, Bielsko County in Silesian Voivodeship (south Poland) *Bystra, Żywiec County in Silesian Voivodeship (south Poland) * Bystra, Pomeranian Voivodeship (north Poland) * Bystra, West Pomeranian Voivodeship (north-west Poland) Slovakia *Bystrá, Brezno District in the Banská Bystrica Region * Bystrá, Stropkov District in the Prešov Region *Bystrá (mountain) Bystrá is the highest mountain in the Western Tatras in Slovakia, near the Polish border. It is 2,248 meters high and surrounded by the valleys of Kamenistá, Račkova and Bystrá. See also *Tatra Mountains The Tatra Mountains (), Tatras, o ..., in the Western Tatras See also * Bystre (other) * Bystré (disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Čertovica
Čertovica ( hu, Ördöglakodalma-hágó) is a mountain pass in the Low Tatras mountain range in Slovakia. It connects regions of Liptov and Horehronie. With AMSL, it is the highest paved mountain pass in Slovakia. It is open all year round, however, it can be rarely closed during the winter because of the severe weather conditions. The pass was daily crossed by more than 2000 vehicles as of 2005.http://www.ssc.sk/custom/doc/Vuc/VUC_ZA.pdf On the pass is also situated a minor ski resort and a chalet offering accommodation. The pass is also an important starting or endpoint for many hiking trips because it lies in the middle of the range and is close to some of the range's popular summits as the highest Ďumbier and third-highest Chopok. See also * List of highest paved roads in Europe * List of mountain passes This is a list of mountain passes. Africa Egypt * Halfaya Pass (near Libya) Lesotho * Moteng Pass * Mahlasela pass * Sani Pass Morocco * Tizi n'Tichka South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demänovská Dolina
Demänovská Dolina ( hu, Deménvölgy) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. More precisely, it is situated in Demänovská valley, where Demänovská Cave of Liberty and Demänovská Ice Cave can be found. History The municipality was founded in 1964. Geography The municipality lies at an altitude of 1 118 metres and covers an area of 47.878 km2. It has a population Population typically refers to the number of people in a single area, whether it be a city or town, region, country, continent, or the world. Governments typically quantify the size of the resident population within their jurisdiction using a ... of about 340 people. References External links www.demanovskadolina.info Ski areas and resorts in Slovakia Villages and municipalities in Liptovský Mikuláš District {{Žilina-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasna Low Tatras
Jasna Low Tatras is an all-year mountain tourism resort, situated in the heart of Low Tatras Central Slovakia. In winter it is the largest ski area in Central Europe. The history of the resort started in the 1950s, when the first system of cableways from North of Chopok to South was built. It covers both sides of Mount Chopok - Chopok South and North. It is at altitude (margin) of 900–2024 m. Seasons Winter During the winter season there are 7 chairlifts and 18 ski sifts in the operation. Is serves 34 km of downhill slopes and % rfreeride zones. There are excellent slopes for every skier of each skills level. Beginners are starting in Biela Put, where the beginners area of ski school and super easy slope is. Then you can choose intermediate slopes in Zahradky and the top are championship slopes from Lukova and Chopok. For free skiers there is a superb snow park and spectacular bowls with steep couloirs (Chopok North) and wide open spaces (Chopok South). There have also com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
