Kriváň peak - guided hike to the top of an iconic peak in High Tatras

Visit the High Tatras mountains, voted as the No. 1 destination in Europe by Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet described the region as a "mythical" and "rugged" landscape, with the real possibility of spotting rare species eradicated from most other parts of Europe, before going on to say… "Away from the wildlife watching, there's plenty to keep travellers busy. With hikes to the summit of Slovakia's highest peak, boating on the glacial lake of Štrbské Pleso, and traditional hospitality in high-altitude chaty (mountain huts) on offer, you may never want to come back down to earth. " The name Krivan means "curved peak", which indeed it has. This most iconic symbol of Slovakia is also illustrated on Slovak euro coins in value 1, 2 and 5 cents. It is said that every Slovak has to climb to the top of Krivan at least once in his or her lifetime. Even if you are not Slovaks, this tour definitely worths the effort.

• Our tour begins in "Štrbské pleso" village, the main center of High Tatras mountains. • First of all, we will admire amazingly clean waters of the second largest natural lake of Slovakia, named "Štrbské pleso ". • From here we follow a delightful trail through spruce forests. A terrain from the beginning is easy, almost flat, so it will be a pleasant warm up. • After an hour and half, the trail becomes steeper, rocky and we can already see a top of the Kriváň peak. • Once we reach the top, we will enjoy well deserved rest accompanied by amazing views of Western Tatras on the west and another monumental peaks and valleys of High Tatras on the east. • After that refreshing break on the top, all we need to do is to walk back down to the "Štrbské pleso", where we can rent boats and take more photos of the famous glacial lake, nicely lighted by afternoon sun rays. • I can arrange private transportation for you if needed. • Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!