Tatra National Park (Slovakia)

Granite peaks, over a hundred tarns and caves in Slovakia's High Tatras

Tatra National Park protects Slovakia's highest mountains, including Gerlachovský štít at 2,655 metres, and more than a hundred tarns. It is home to the Tatra chamois, an endemic goat-antelope, and 37 plant species found only in the Tatras.

1Gerlachovský štítThe highest peak in Slovakia and in the Carpathians, at 2,655 metres.
2Štrbské PlesoA glacial lake and popular High Tatras destination.
3Belianska jaskyňaThe only one of about 300 caves in the park open to the public.

Things to do

  • On footHike the park's 600 km of marked trails from Štrbské Pleso or Starý Smokovec
  • Try thisTour Belianska jaskyňa near Lendak
  • On footFollow the trails to waterfalls such as Studenovodské vodopády and Vodopád Skok
  • On footClimb Gerlachovský štít with a licensed mountain guide from the Spolok HV
Gerlachovský štít
Gerlachovský štít
Štrbské Pleso
Štrbské Pleso
Belianska jaskyňa
Belianska jaskyňa

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Slovakia · Prešov, Žilina Est. 1949 Size 738 km² Highest 2,655 m Protected area category: IUCN II

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