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With breathtaking scenery, some 600km of well-maintained, waymarked
paths and a selection of characterful resorts, the Tatras mountains
have all the elements of a perfect walking holiday. Straddling the
border between Slovakia and Poland, the region boasts stunning
mountain landscapes: rocky pinnacles, craggy peaks, jagged ridges
and towering cliffs, mirror-surfaced tarns and dancing waterfalls.
Covering the Western, High and White Tatras, and both sides of the
Polish-Slovakian border, it presents 180 walks and scrambles routes
of between 1km and 30km (both circular and linear and from easy to
strenuous) linking the main resorts with peaks, lakes and mountain
chalets. In Poland, there is just one base - delightful Zakopane -
whereas in Slovakia, you can walk from several villages strung out
along the foot of the range and linked by a tramway. The guide also
includes a wealth of information about local services, facilities
and attractions and extensive practical advice covering travel and
insurance, accommodation and facilities, mountain guides, languages
and safety in the mountains. The Tatras have been designated as a
UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in recognition of their rich
biodiversity and the guide presents a summary of the region's
plants and wildlife, as well as its fascinating history. Other
highlights include an ascent of Krivan, the national symbol of
Slovakia, glorious ridge walks in the Western Tatras and gentler
strolls taking in caves and waterfalls. Blending information with
inspiration, this book is a must for anyone wishing to visit the
High Tatras.
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