The High Tatras (TANAP) National Park

The High Tatras national park is the most beautiful in Slovakia. The High Tatras became the country’s first national park in 1948 and includes the mountains of Belianske Tatry and Západné Tatry (Western Tatras). Their length of 55 km makes them one of the smallest mountain ranges of alpine character in Europe. The highest summit of the High Tatras and of the whole of the Carpathian range is Gerlachovský štít 2655m. The symbolic national peak of Slovakia located in the national park is Mt. Kriváň 2495m. There are over 100 lakes or mountain tarns in the park which have been formed in glacial kettles. The deepest tarn is Veľké Hincovo pleso, with a maximum depth of 54 m. There are many waterfalls in the High Tatras national park, the biggest is Kmeťov waterfall which is 80m high. In the High Tatras area there are many karst formations though the only cave accessible to the public here is Belianska jaskyňa (1750 m long) with its fascinating stalactite-stalagmite decoration. In the High Tatras national park there are over 1500 flora species, of which the most precious are Lady’s mantle and Euphrasia. The most interesting animals in the region include the chamois, golden eagle and marmot.

Strbske Pleso - Velke Hincovo Pleso

• Grade: Moderate
• Time: 6 hours
• Profile:
  • Strbske Pleso: 1.355 m
  • Popradske Pleso: 1.500 m
  • Hincova kotlina: 1.946 m

We start from Strbske pleso and trek along the trail up to Popradske pleso. From here follow the trail passing through Hincova kotlina – Hincova Valley when we reach the largest and deepest lake Velke Hincovo pleso – Big Hincovo lake. From here you will see the summit of the walk – Koprovsky stit – Koprovsky peak. If there is any energy left in the tank we will follow the trail to the peak Koprovske Peak ( 2363 m)