The High Tatras - A Walker's Guidebook

Guide to walking in the High Tatras mountains on the Poland-Slovakia border, and the neighbouring White and Western Tatras ranges. Describes the network of waymarked routes throughout the ranges and suggests walking itineraries. Full background information on walking in the Tatras. Stunning scenery and wildlife.

The High Tatras

Walks, treks and scrambles

Authors

Renáta Nározná
Colin Saunders

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

Second

ISBN_13

9781852844820

Availability

Published

Price

£15.95

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)

Seasons

July–end August warmest (with thunderstorms). Sept–mid October best walking weather. March–early June not recommended.

Centres

(Slovakia) Poprad, Stary Smokovec, Tatranska Lomnica, Strbske Pleso; (Poland) Zakopane

Difficulty

High mountain walking (up to 2654m). Well-engineered, waymarked paths. Some scrambling, exposure, use of fixed wires.

Must See

Flowers and wildlife; staying in a refuge/chalet; historic mountain villages; alpine scenery (the ranges are national parks)

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!