Tatra Mountains, Mountain range between Poland and Slovakia
Description
The Tatra Mountains form a range between Poland and Slovakia with over three hundred named summits, steep limestone walls and heights reaching 2655 meters. The landscape includes glacial lakes, rugged rock faces and wide high valleys stretching 57 kilometers along the border.
History
The first written mention of these mountains dates to the year 999 under the name Tritri montes, documenting their early importance in European geography. During the 20th century, national parks were established on both sides to protect the area from overuse and preserve its nature.
Culture
The high plateaus, divided into six valleys, still carry Polish and Slovak names that recall old shepherd routes and grazing grounds. Hikers often encounter wooden crosses and small chapels along the trails, reflecting the deep reverence for the mountain world held by people from both countries.
Practical
Several cable cars lead to the summits, including the connection to Kasprowy Wierch at 1960 meters, which operates throughout the year. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for rapid weather changes, as conditions at higher altitudes remain changeable even in summer.
Did you know?
Over one hundred alpine lakes lie scattered across the valleys and cirques, some of them only a few meters wide and surrounded by steep rock walls. Within the five distinct altitude zones live chamois, marmots and brown bears, all adapted to the changing climatic conditions.
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The south of Poland stretches between Krakow and the Carpathians. There are medieval castles on cliffs, salt mines that became real underground towns since the 13th century, and wooden churches protected by UNESCO. The national parks have trails through gorges and beech forests. The thermal baths...
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8.7 km
Morskie Oko
7.1 km
Orla Perć
4.4 km
Giewont
6.3 km
Tatra National Park
6.2 km
High Tatras
12.2 km
Gerlachovský štít
12.3 km
Wielka Krokiew
8.8 km
Kasprowy Wierch
3.5 km
Giewont Cross
6.3 km
Western Tatras
16.3 km
Świnica
3.3 km
Jaskinia Wielka Śnieżna
5.7 km
Siklawa
5.3 km
Lomnický štít
17.4 km
Gęsia Szyja
9.9 km
Kozi Wierch
4.5 km
Kriváň
4.6 km
Kościelec
4 km
Nosal
8.5 km
Mnich
6 km
Kasprowy Wierch Cableway
3.7 km
Jaskinia Mroźna
8.9 km
Tatra National Park
4.6 km
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7.6 km
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