Western Tatras
Understand
Slovak Western Tatras:
- Osobitá (highest point: Osobitá, 1 687 m)
- Sivý vrch (highest point: Sivý vrch, 1 805 m)
- Liptovské Tatry (highest point: Bystrá, 2 248 m)
- Roháče (highest point: Baníkov, 2 178 m), one of the most popular parts of the range
- Červené vrchy (highest point: Kresanica / Krzesanica, 2 122 m)
- Liptovské kopy (highest point: Veľká kopa, 2 122 m)
Polish Western Tatras:
- Grześ
- Kasprowy Wierch
- Czerwone Wierchy (corresponds to Červené vrchy, highest point: Kresanica / Krzesanica, 2 122 m)
- Ornak
Flora and fauna
Climate
The same as in High Tatras applies - the weather can change quickly, so follow forecast and be prepared to descend quickly too.
Get in
Fees and permits
The access is generally free, except for possible small parking fees at ski centers during summer.
See
Roháč waterfallThe highest waterfall of the mountain range, it is about 18 meters high.
Roháč lakesA nice one-day hike.
Culture:
Liptov village museumA reconstruction of a historical village destroyed while creating Liptovská Mara dam.
Orava village museumA reconstruction of a historical village.
Do
During summer, most common activity is hiking.
Sivý VrchA very photogenic, though somewhat technically demanding peak.
BaníkovHighest peak of the main mountain range ridge.
Caves
On the Polish side:
Jaskinia Wielka ŚnieżnaThe largest and deepest cave in Poland
Jaskinia MroźnaGuided and lighted.
- Self-guided
Mylna
Raptawicka
Obłazkowa
Smocza Jama
Dziura
Slovak side:
Brestovská caveUniquely features an underground river (not accessible to the public).
Eat
There are several huts and areas where hikes can start and end or where you can rest:
On the Slovak side:
Zverovka hut
Brestová
Ťatliakova chata
Žiarska chata
Mountain hotel Osobitá
On the Polish side:
PTTK Hala Kondratowa
PTTK Hala Ornak
PTTK at Polanie Chochołowskiej
Mountain hotel PTTK Kalatówki
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Go next
The nearby Slovak mountain ranges Tatra National Park, Low Tatras and Choč Mountains are equally worth a visit - and each one is a completely different kind of mountains.