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Beloved by Slovaks but little known to the rest of the world, the High Tatras offer a natural wonderland for any visitor who loves the outdoors. Daniel Lamotte/Getty Images
The iconic mountains that lend their name to Slovakia’s most striking national park, the High Tatras (Tatranský národný park) have been baiting outdoor lovers for over 75 years. Still, surprisingly few overseas visitors arrive in this accessible and beautiful range.
The flurry of peaks and the ease with which you can be up among them – whether getting your adrenaline fix on their serrated, snowy slopes, or spying many of the continent’s most phenomenal animals who call them home – mean it’s high time more people turned their heads in the direction of this unique, upland adventure playground.
Here are the best things to do in the High Tatras.
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