Slovakia

High Tatras

Image: Popradské pleso and the mountain chalets. Highlights – Two wonderful but moderate day hikes in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia.   Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description The High Tatras Mountains span approximately 27 kilometers from West to East and approximately 15 kilometers in width.  The mountain range is …

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Orava Castle

Image: Orava Castle. Highlights – Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and well preserved castles.  Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and majestic castles.  It is located in the quaint village of Oravský Podzámok located in the …

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Súľov Rocks

Image: Rock formations at Súľov Castle ruins. Highlights – Súľovské Skaly or Súľov Rocks is a great day hiking destination in Northern Slovakia about a couple of hours by train from the capital city of Bratislava. Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description The Súľov Rocks are a nationally protected nature …

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