The High Tatras - A Walker's Guidebook

• Location
• Description
• Contents
• Introduction
• Sample Route
• Reviews

Preface

SECTION 1  AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TATRAS
    Background
    Early History
    Vegetation and Wildlife
    Weather
    National Parks
    Languages
    Place Names
    Border Controls

SECTION 2  PREPARATION FOR WALKING IN THE TATRAS
    When to Go
    Obtaining Information
    Travel and Insurance
    Accommodation
    Fitness
    Clothing and Equipment
    Maps
    Paths and Waymarking
    Refreshments and Toilets
    Mountain Chalets or Refuges
    Mountain Guides
    Mountain Safety and Emergency Services
    Winter Walking
    Cross-border Walking
    Mountain Photography
    How to Use this Guide
    Grading of Walks

SECTION 3  THE SLOVAK HIGH AND WHITE TATRAS
    Later History
    Introduction to Walking in the Slovak Tatras
    Tatranská Bora
    Route Suggestions 
            Waymarked Network
            With a Guide
    Path Descriptions   
            Cesta Slobody
            Red Routes
            Tatranská Magistrála
            Blue Routes
            Green Routes
            Yellow Routes
    Selected Timings
    Highest Summits
    Travel
    Diversions
    Shopping and Local Services
    Other Useful Information
    Gazetteer

SECTION 4  THE POLISH TATRAS
    Later History
    Introduction to Walking in the Polish Tatras
    Route Suggestions
    Path Descriptions
            Red Routes
            Blue Routes
            Green Routes
            Yellow Routes
            Black Routes
    Selected Timings
    Highest Summits
    Travel
    Diversions
    Shopping and Local Services
    Other Useful Information
    Gazetteer

SECTION 5  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
    Appendix 1    Glossary
    Appendix 2    Accommodation
    Appendix 3    Useful Addresses
    Appendix 4    Suggested Kit List
    Appendix 5    The Tatras Mountain Code and Visitors’ Charter
    Appendix 6    Help!