Tatra Meadows and Protected Areas
The Tatra Mountains, spanning the Polish-Slovak border, contain diverse alpine ecosystems protected within national parks. This selection features high-altitude meadows like Chochołowska Polana, renowned for spring crocus blooms, and expansive glacial valleys such as Bielovodská dolina. These areas preserve unique geological features, including the limestone formations of Sivý vrch, the karst systems of Brestovská Cave, and traditional pastoral landscapes where sheep grazing continues in historic shepherd huts.
A Włosienica
Alpine meadow in the Rybi Potok Valley, serving as a horse carriage terminus on the route to Morskie Oko.
B Sivý vrch
Limestone peak in the Western Tatras known for its unique rock towers and rare alpine flora.
C Siwa Polana
Meadow at the entrance of Chochołowska Valley featuring traditional shepherd huts and active sheep grazing.
D Litworowy Żleb
Narrow, steep side branch of the Chochołowska Valley in the Western Tatras.
E Chochołowska Polana
Largest meadow in the Polish Tatras, famous for massive spring crocus blooms and historic wooden shepherd huts.
F Niżnia Jarząbcza Polana
Small subalpine meadow located at the base of Trzydniowiański Wierch in the Western Tatras.
G Polana Jaworzynka
Valley meadow historically used for mining and sheep farming, showcasing traditional wooden pastoral architecture.
H Rówień Waksmundzka
High-altitude grassy plateau situated at 1,400 meters between the Koszysta and Wołoszyn massifs.
I Polana pod Wołoszynem
Meadow on the north-eastern slopes of the High Tatras, located along the trail to Morskie Oko.
Bielovodská dolina
The longest valley in the Tatras, featuring a classic U-shaped glacial profile and views of the highest peaks.
Kôprová dolina
National nature reserve in the Slovak High Tatras, home to the Kmeťov waterfall, the highest in Slovakia.
Mačie diery
Nature reserve in the Western Tatras protecting unique limestone rock formations and rare plant species.
Velická dolina
High-altitude valley containing the Velické pleso tarn and the Eternal Rain rock wall waterfall.
Furkotská dolina
Glacial valley in the High Tatras containing the Wahlenbergovo lakes, some of the highest tarns in the range.
Brestovská jaskyňa
Karst cave in the Western Tatras featuring an underground river and unique geological layers.
Roháčske plesá
System of four glacial lakes situated at different elevations in the Roháče region of the Western Tatras.
Kotlový žľab
Nature reserve protecting forest ecosystems and a steep mountain couloir in the Western Tatras.
Juráňova dolina
Nature reserve featuring a narrow limestone gorge with rock pools eroded by the Juráňov stream.
Slavkovská dolina
High-altitude valley below Slavkovský štít, characterized by glacial moraines and several small tarns.
Mengusovská dolina
Large glacial valley in the Slovak High Tatras, serving as a major hiking hub for Rysy and Popradské pleso.
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