Cover Paperback - PVC Edition Fourth Expand Published 3 Mar 2017 Originally
Published 12 Jul 2006 Pages 336 Dimensions 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm 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. This
comprehensive guidebook contains all the information you need to plan a
successful trip to the Tatras. Covering the Western, High and White Tatras, and
both sides of the Polish-Slovakian border, it presents a selection of graded
route suggestions (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 Krivá?, 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.