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The Tatra Mountains

Centralne Karpaty Zachodnie

Tatry

Tatry are the highest mountain range in the Western Carpathians. The ridge from Przelecz Hucianska (the Hucianska Pass, about 900 m. a.s.l.) to Przelecz Zdziarska (the Zdziar Pass, 1075 m. a.s.l.), is 80 km long. Tatry are protected within the Tatra National Park, as well as a World Biosphere Reserve. Moreover, these unique Alpine type mountains in Poland are a Site of Community Importance and a Special Protection Area within Natura 2000 European Network. Tatra Mountains occupy the area of 785 km², 175 km² (25%) of which is located in Poland and about 610 km² (76%) in Slovakia. The mountains can be divided into three parts. more »

Planning a trip to the Tatra Mountains you should go to Zakopane, which lies in a heart of the mountains. more »

The Tatra Mountains are breath-taking at every time of the year. Admire the pictures of these majestic mountains. Picture galleries »

Download a wallpaper with the Tatras and watch some films shot in these lovely mountains. more »

Centralne Karpaty Zachodnie occupy the area of about 1.1 thousand km² which makes 0.3% of area of the country and 7% of the whole area located in most... more»

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Pieniny National Park

Pieniny National Park is one of most picturesque national parks in Poland. The Park's area is 2,346 ha. Forests cover 1,665 ha - 750 ha are placed under a strict protection.

Tatra National Park contains about 650 caves. Wielka Sniezna - Wielka Litworowa cave is the longest, with 18,000 m of tunnels and the deepest (814 m in depth). Only 6 caves are accessible for visitors.