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Winter Hiking in the High Tatras Mountains

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A serene winter hiking adventure in Slovakia's stunning High Tatras mountains. Experience the peaceful stillness of snowy landscapes and take in the panoramic views from the Treetop Walk. Discover the beauty of the mountains on invigorating winter walks over an unforgettable long weekend.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Slovakia!

We meet you at the Krakow Airport at 4:00 PM and drive you to your guest house in the area of the Tatra mountains. This transfer takes 2.5-3 hours, depending on traffic. After check-in to our home base for the next few days., we review the weekend's plan over a hearty dinner.

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Day 2: Hike to Lake Green

Today, you hike to Lake Green, which is a beautiful place situated at the end of Green Lake Valley. There is a cosy mountain hut by the lake which will be our lunch stop today. It's surrounded by monumental 2,500m high peaks. Walk through dense forests and along icy mountain rivers until you emerge from the woods and can see the breathtaking panorama around you.

After returning to our accommodation, you can enjoy the wellness centre before dinner.

Hiking distance: 16 km, Ascent: 700m, Descent: 700m

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Day 3: Hike to Zamkovskeho Hut

Another day, another mountain hut to visit. Today we head to Zamkovskeho hut, situated in the woods. On the way, you'll pass by icy waterfalls and the oldest mountain hut of the High Tatras, where you can stop for a drink before heading higher into the mountains. We return for a final night in our cosy guest house.

Today is a shorter hike, so you have some time to relax. We visit the thermal pools to rest and recharge.

Hiking distance: 12 km, Ascent: 500, Descent: 500

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Day 4: Treetop Path and viewpoint

Today you visit a special place before going back to the airport. Take a chairlift and walk on the Treetop Path with great views of Belianske Tatras. Afterwards, continue walking through the forests before heading down to the village of Ždiar.

You'll be back at the airport after 3:00 PM, so you are safe to book any flight after 5:00 PM.

Hiking distance: 8 km, Ascent: 65m, Descent: 350m

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What's Included

Included
  • 2.5 days of guided hiking.
  • 3 nights accommodation in a 3* hotel (twin shared rooms).
  • 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners.
  • Professional, English-speaking, local guide.
  • All group transfers, including airport transfers.
  • Chair lift ticket & Treetop Path ticket.
  • Crampons for the weekend.
Not Included
  • Lunches.
  • Travel insurance covering hiking activities.
  • Travel expenses to Krakow & back home.
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Rated 5.0

4 verified reviews

Hannah
Hannah

(Mar 2023)

Fabulous trip with Patrik - a great guide. Very sympathetic to the needs and varied fitness of the group.

David
David

(Mar 2023)

Wow absolutely outstanding trip. From the guide Martin full of local information and great guide for the mountains, also very patient and informed well what we were doing and when.

Rachel
Rachel

(Jan 2023)

This trip was awesome, I would highly recommend it. Martin, our guide, was fantastic, so knowledgeable about the area, and adapted the walks to meet the needs of the group and weather. The guest house was just amazing, family run, so friendly, clean, fantastic jacuzzi and sauna and delicious breakfasts and dinners (big portions and very tasty) I was blown away by the beauty of Slovakia and will definitely book again to visit the area in the summer! Overall 5 star!!

Faye
Faye

(Jan 2023)

A fantastic adventure. Our guide Martin was friendly, informative and welcoming. The accomodation provided is clean, cosy and the food is warming and delicious. The hiking is challenging and nicely varied with steep ascents and sometimes deep snow, but the scenery is beautiful even with the low lying cloud in January. I highly recommend this trip.

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FAQs

Before you go

• Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots with ankle support (please let us know your boot size after booking, for the right crampons) • Hiking jacket - RIGHT: short, thinner, breathable and waterproof. WRONG: long, thick, and warm • Trousers for hiking (waterproof is an advantage, but not a must) • Four-layer clothing system. Example: base layer, long sleeve shirt, fleece, downjacket/warm sweater. • Snow/mud gaiters - essential! Make sure you get the correct size when buying new. • Backpack for carrying personal items • Swimsuit for thermal baths • Gloves, hat, scarf • Sunglasses or even ski goggles. It’s advantageous when the sun is shining or when it´s snowing and windy too. • Knee bandage (optional) • Trekking poles (optional) • Ear plugs (to sleep tight :)

You need a good level of fitness as we will be walking 15-18 km a day with up to 700m of elevation gain. Walking in fresh snow is physically more challenging than walking on hard ground in summer.

Sure you can. The majority of our travellers are solo travellers. You will be sharing the room with someone of your gender. We never put females and males together in one room. If you would like a single room, message us after booking to arrange it. The cost is €80 extra and you will pay this when you are in Slovakia.

The currency in Slovakia is the Euro. You can pay with a card in most places. Cash is needed on two days when we take a break in mountain huts, which do not accept cards.

On your trip

No, the hikes are walked on wide trails covered in snow. There are no steep or technical passages. We do not use an ice axe during this weekend, just crampons.

Day 1: No hiking Day 2: 17km, 700m ascent and descent, 6-7 hours Day 3: 13km, 500m ascent and descent, 5-6 hours Day 4: 8km, 65m ascent and 350 descent, 2 hours

We meet on the first day at the Krakow Airport in Poland at 4:00 PM. Our guide will wait simply in front of Arrivals with a Skyhook sign. On the last day, we drop you off back at the Krakow Airport in Poland at around 3:00 PM.

Breakfast is usually buffet style with cold meats, cereals, eggs, sausages, fruit, etc. For lunch, we stop at mountain huts and hotels along the way. You should bring at least some sweet snacks, nuts, and fruit for energy. In that case, we can stop at a local supermarket. We recommend budgeting around 30-40 EUR for lunches. For dinner, you can choose from three different meals. You can expect traditional meals, including chicken and pork meat with potatoes and rice. However, they can also cater to various diets if needed.

You will stay in a smaller guesthouse of 3* quality in one of the villages at the foot of the Tatra mountains. The rooms are spacious and recently refurbished. It has WIFI and a small wellness center with saunas and jacuzzi. The rooms don't provide toiletries and you need to bring your own.

Other FAQs

Unfortunately, a drop-off in the city is not possible as the transfers are long and the traffic in the city is usually very bad. However, it's easy to get to the city by train from the airport. It's only a 17 min ride and costs around €4.

You can book the trip if you are at least 18 years old. The trip is also available for children older than 12 years if you would like to arrange a private group (please message us for information).

Slovakia is part of the European Union and the Schengen zone. Please check the following website for more information: https://www.mzv.sk/en/services/information-for-foreigners/visas-for-foreigners-to-enter-sr#352_xhfz_inpage_nav_3

Sure, we try to accommodate dietary reuirements. Please let us know what kind of diet you have and the hotel will prepare meals according to your needs. You can indicate this on your trip form after booking or drop us a message. Please bear in mind, though, that we stay in mountain hotels and ingredients are not easy to source in these remote locations. Options for very specific diets can sometimes be limited. If you have a special diet, then we recommend you pack extra suitable (lightweight) snacks. Being flexible and open-minded about the food is a part of the adventure of a remote group trip.

Your head guide is Martin

All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Slovakation, based in Puchov.

By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!

Martin