Day trips from Zakopane to the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains

There is no denying that the Tatra Mountains are a a popular choice by tourists not only from Polish , but also with Slovakia . At the same time, nothing prevents you from exploring the High Tatras on both sides of the border . Many companies in the tourism industry doing business in Zakopane Also offers trips to the Slovak Tatras, mostly one-day trips .

Why take a trip to the Polish and Slovak Tatras?

Name Polish and Slovak Tatras is definitely conventional, after all, we are talking about the same mountain range stretching along our southern, and in Slovakia along the northern border. During such a tour of the Polish Tatra Mountains and the Slovak side, we will be able to admire the beautiful panorama of the Tatra Mountains , including views of the Western Tatra Mountains and Zakopane itself. We will also familiarize ourselves with the unique nature of this region of Europe , many species of flora and fauna that are under protection in the areas of the Tatra National Park and its counterpart in Slovakia.

What accommodations can be rented in Zakopane before a trip to the High Tatras and Western Tatras?

However, before we go under the care of qualified guides On the trail of our mountain trip, we should take care of the base camp beforehand, i.e. search and book accommodation in Zakopane. You'll be able to find a lot of them really, among others such as:

• luxury apartments in Zakopane and surrounding areas;
• accommodation in the center of Zakopane ;
• accommodation near Krupowki ;
• self-catering accommodation in Zakopane ;
• pensions in Zakopane ;
• cheap accommodation Zakopane In private accommodations.

What attractions do the easy trails in the Polish Tatra Mountains offer?

Trip suggestions that travel companies offer operating in Zakopane , include virtually the entire chain of Polish and Slovak mountains . These are routes with of varying degrees of technical difficulty , but the majority of those willing to go on such a trip mostly choose to do so Easy trails, ideal even for children up to 6 years old.

Tours organized on the Polish side start, among others, at Toporova Cyrhla and include the cable car ascent to the Kasprowy Wierch either at Nosal , or the road over Morskie Oko , a picturesque mountain lake. Also waiting for us are well-marked trails to Little Meadow Valley, White Valley, the road will also lead Dolina Strążyska, Dolina Chochołowska, or Dolina Kościeliska.

On the route of our tour we will see numerous waterfalls , including Siklava i Siklawica , admiring along the way Czerwone Wierchy and Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich . We will also reach shelters on the Kalatówki Glade , where we will rest and have a tasty meal, and other routes They lead to Kopieniec.

What is worth seeing in the Slovak Tatras?

Deciding on trip on the Slovak side of the Tatra Mountains , also we can count on numerous attractions and breathtaking views , which we will never forget. We will visit many interesting localities , we will see the famous Štrbské pleso , i.e. Štrbské Pleso , a resort town and a body of water of the same name.

From Štrbské Pleso it is worth going to Stary Smokovec , the oldest tourist destination throughout Slovakia . More experienced hikers can opt for a trip to the Koprowy Wierch, a peak of 2363 m above sea level , one of Slovakia's most beautiful routes, or on the Lomnica, the second-highest peak in the Tatras, measuring 2634 meters above sea level.

We also need to go to Poprad Pond , another of the most beautiful lakes in the Tatra Mountains, take a cable car to the Hrebienok and take a trip to the cold waterfalls. The Slovak Tatras are also home to numerous architectural monuments and sacred monuments , such as Tatra symbolic cemetery under Osterwa . Equally interesting is the Bielska Cave located on the northern slope Mare's Peak.