Terchova - a large village in Zilina Region, northern Slovakia
The village lies in a valley in the Small Fatra mountains. Terchova is the birthplace of Juraj Janosik, who commonly refers as a Slovak Robin Hood.
Highlights of the trip
Velky Rozsutec - a very noticeable mountain situated in Mala Fatra National Park
Velky Rozsutec (1,610 m EASL) is characteristic of limestone walls forming a pyramid peak. The most majestic view of the Rozsutec is from the village of Stefanova (625 m EASL), located 3 km west, the starting point of the green marked trail to the peak.
Vratna Valley - the most favorite valley in the Mala Fatra Mountains
Vratna valley is one of the most visited tourist and ski destinations in Slovakia, reaching 1,550 m EASL with 16 ski slopes. It is also sought-after for cross-country skiing conditions and hiking trails.
Velky Krivan - the highest peak of the Mala Fatra Mountains
Velky Krivan (1,708 m EASL), also Velky Fatransky Krivan, is located on the main ridge of Small Fatra. This meadowy mountain peak reaches above the upper limit extension of mountain pine and offers an excellent circular view.
Rysy - a mountain top lying on the very border between Poland and Slovakia
Rysy mountain has three peaks: middle (2,503 m EASL), north-western (2,499 m EASL), and south-eastern (2,473 m EASL). The north-western peak is the highest point of Poland; the other two tops are on the Slovak side of the High Tatras.
Strbske Pleso - ski, tourist, and health resort next to a glacial mountain lake in the High Tatras
Strbske Pleso village comprises several hotels and residential buildings. With extensive parking facilities and a stop on the Tatra trolley and rack railway, it is a starting point for popular hikes, including Krivan and Rysy peaks.
Skok waterfall - a glacial waterfall falling from a rocky point
Situated in Mlynicka valley, an approximately 10 m high waterfall is created by Mlynica brook.
Furkotska Valley - decorated with several mountain lakes
Furkotska Valley is located on the south side of the High Tatras. Yellow marked tourist trail leads from Strbske Pleso through Mlynicka valley to Furkotska valley.
Hornad river breakthrough - the canyon valley of the river Hornad in Slovak Paradise
In this sector Hornad river basin is cut in limestone soil, near surroundings also contain the highest diversity of species. Hornad is home to almost all freshwater fish occurring in Slovakia, and also the rarest fish, the huchen, lives here.
Klastorisko - a former monastery near a tourist resort in Slovak Paradise
Klastorisko is a tourist resort and also an important archaeological site. Remains of a Carthusian monastery from the 14th - 15th century hide in the green nature of the national park.
Slovak Paradise National Park - eleven national nature reserves and eight nature reserves
The Slovak Paradise is plain with high plateaus. The highest mountain is at 1,270 m EASL. The area consists mainly of karst limestone and dolomite. Typical formations are canyons and ravines creating picturesque rocky scenes with waterfalls.
Sucha Bela Gorge - a canyon with many waterfalls
The gorge is located in the northern part of Slovak Paradise and is about 4 km long. The best-known waterfalls are in the middle of the narrow. There are ladders on the trail in some places.