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Lakes of love Štrbské Pleso

Lakes of love has origin name Štrbské rybníky. Founder of Štrbské pleso – Jozef Szentiványi have used them for trout fishing. Lakes in these days are very popular for walks and for young couples. You can find places to sit, relax there and you will be still near center of the village. The educational trail is focused on the history of the settlement of Štrbské Pleso, flora, fauna and personalities that were active here, sport events, the spa history and a lot of other useful information. The route leads from the railway station in the direction of the ski resort under the bridges at the FIS hotel – around Štrbské pleso – a hotel complex on the southern bank of Štrbské pleso (Kúpeľná ul.) – around Nové Štrbské pleso – Jazierka lásky. The route has a total of 40 stops. Attractions at Štrbské Pleso Tarns in the cadastre of Štrba Undemanding hikes Štrbské Pleso in movies Jazierka lásky (“Lakes of Love”) Climate spa Prónay vila and Gemerka Olympians from Štrba Interesting events Precious visits Tips for more demanding hikes Useful information World Championship 1970 Traditions of ski events Cross-country skiing trails Anděl’s ski slope Ski jumping Mlynická dolina Boating Interesting facts about the lake Promenade around the tarn Jozef Szentiványi – the founder of Štrbské Ples Máša Haľamová Hotel complex – Kriváň, Hviezdoslav, Jánošík Hotel Solisko Kovalík’s double cross Transport at Štrbské Pleso Móry’s hotel and lookout tower Nové Štrbské pleso Which animals live here Wood grouse Bear Chamois Marmot Eagle Swiss pine and dwarf pine Tatra forest Tarns and waterfalls Tatra National Park flora Rare plant species of the Tatra National Park Štrbské Pleso 2:45 h ↔ 6 km

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Astronomical Educational Trail

Currently, the educational trail contains 13 panels with the most important information not only about the instrumentation of the Astronomical Institute but also about celestial bodies. The trail starts at the main building of the institute and ends at the last dome with binoculars. From Tatranská Lomnica, a trail leads to it, either for pedestrians, but it also serves as a cycle path. We can also come here by car and park directly in front of the Slovak Academy of Sciences building, where the trail begins. The trail is nicely marked, the boards are numbered, always showing the direction to the next station. A few times a year, the institute opens its doors during the Open Day and the Science and Technology Week. Dates are available HERE. The trail is accessible all year round, in summer the trail is a pleasant addition to the bike trip. Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences Sun Planet Moon Comet and asteroid Meteor and meteorite Pavilion G1 Institute of Geophysics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Meteorological observatory Star Horizontal solar telescope Galaxy Universe Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Pavilion G2 Astronomický ústav, Stará Lesná – Tatranská Lomnica 0:30 h ↔ 1 km

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Educational trail Zadné Meďodoly

The educational trail Zadné Meďodoly leads along the hiking trail on the border of the High and Belianske Tatras – partially through the valley Javorová dolina and the whole valley of Zadné Meďodoly. On the blue-marked hiking trail there are ten information boards. The tourist can learn more about fauna and flora, the history of the valley, the rocks and water, what troubles the Tatra forest, the bear as the ruler of the forest with a demonstration in the form of two wooden statues, shepherd’s wars and copper mining. The eight and a half kilometer long educational trail starting in Tatranska Javorina at the bus stop Pošta and ending in Kopské sedlo with a total ascent of 768 meters can be without much haste walked in three hours. The texts are mostly bilingual – Slovak and English. The trail is open to the public only during the summer season from June 15th to October 31st. Tatranská Javorina – Kopské sedlo 3:00 h ↔ 8,5 km

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Educational Geological Area Podmuráň

In Javorova dolina there is a unique geological exposition with three panels and a board with photographs and a detailed description of the very creation and shaping of the Tatras, up to its present form, as well as rock exhibits. We start in Tatranská Javorina at the Pošta bus stop, continue 0.30 h. along the educational trail to Rázcestie pod Muráňom. From there it is only a few minutes to the Podmuráň Geological Area itself. The trail is barrier-free and suitable for prams. Tatranská Javorina 0:42 h ↔ 2,1 km

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Educational trail Štrbské Pleso

The educational trail is focused on the history of the settlement of Štrbské Pleso, flora, fauna and personalities that were active here, sport events, the spa history and a lot of other useful information. The route leads from the railway station in the direction of the ski resort under the bridges at the FIS hotel – around Štrbské pleso – a hotel complex on the southern bank of Štrbské pleso (Kúpeľná ul.) – around Nové Štrbské pleso – Jazierka lásky. The route has a total of 40 stops. Attractions at Štrbské Pleso Tarns in the cadastre of Štrba Undemanding hikes Štrbské Pleso in movies Jazierka lásky (“Lakes of Love”) Climate spa Prónay vila and Gemerka Olympians from Štrba Interesting events Precious visits Tips for more demanding hikes Useful information World Championship 1970 Traditions of ski events Cross-country skiing trails Anděl’s ski slope Ski jumping Mlynická dolina Boating Interesting facts about the lake Promenade around the tarn Jozef Szentiványi – the founder of Štrbské Ples Máša Haľamová Hotel complex – Kriváň, Hviezdoslav, Jánošík Hotel Solisko Kovalík’s double cross Transport at Štrbské Pleso Móry’s hotel and lookout tower Nové Štrbské pleso Which animals live here Wood grouse Bear Chamois Marmot Eagle Swiss pine and dwarf pine Tatra forest Tarns and waterfalls Tatra National Park flora Rare plant species of the Tatra National Park Štrbské Pleso 2:45 h ↔ 6 km

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Educational Trail to the Belianska Cave

This trail leading from Tatranská Kotlina to the Belianska cave has 6 stops dealing with geology and speleology. Educational trail to the Belianska cave Geology a geomorphology Forest communities and soils Flora Fauna Fauna of the cave Tatranská Kotlina – Belianska cave 0:45 h ↔ 1 km

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Educational trail FĽAK

Educational trail Fľak is located in Tatranská Kotlina and points to the history of local forests and forestry technical monuments. There are 10 stops with information panels in total and the route forms a closed circuit. The first part of the trail starts at the bus stop Čarda. If we arrive by car, there is also a paid parking lot. Right next to the parking booth there is an infopanel number 1. From the parking lot we head to the left, where we see a gazebo with a statue of St. Hubert. The path is weakly marked, we continue straight ahead. We still have 6 information panels left eg. about the history of urban forests, growth stages of vegetation or nature conservation. Along the way we can see the Tree of Life and have a rest at it. Here and there, we’ll have beautiful views of e.g. Kežmarský štít. When we come to the information panel no. 7., we have to cross the road and continue down the hill on the right side of the bus stop to gamekeeper’s house Fľak. We won’t find any orientation mark here, so it is good to read carefully the 1st information panel or our description :-) After a while we arrive at the crossroads, we set out to the left where we already see panel no. 8, where we can learn in a playful way to recognize trees by bark, or to calculate annual rings. We continue to the left to the panel no. 9 on fauna, flora and we can see the last 10th panel on the forest nursery, snow pit and fire water tank. The trail ends here. Now we can decide whether to return the same way as we arrived or follow one of the few arrows on the trail and make a loop walk along a pleasant road in the forest. When we arrive at the main road, we cross the road and follow the cycle path to the left back in the direction of Tatranská Kotlina. At the end of the cycling trail we will also find a board pointing us to the educational trail itself. The loop walk is for those who do not want to go back the same route. The trail itself is 2,8 km long and the loop 5,3 km long. We recommend that you go on a bike. The forest hiking trail is also suitable for families with strollers, while the second part of the trail is more attractive for children. A visit to the trail can be combined with a hike to the Plesnivec chalet , a visit to the Belianska cave or the wild boar reserve and then a visit to the Educational trail Belianske Meadows. We also have a bicycle rental at the beginning of the cycling trail in Spišská Belá, where we can also visit Pumptrack. Road “Cesta slobody”, direction from Tatranská Lomnica – Tatranská Kotlina 1:30 h ↔ 2,8 km

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Educational trail Pramenisko

The educational trail is a part of an almost 3,5-kilometer long loop walk that starts next to the Botanical garden in Tatranská Lomnica. Because of its uniqueness, Pramenisko was declared a national nature reserve (the area with the highest level of protection). It belongs to the list of 72 nationally significant wetlands and is a part of the network of European important habitats Natura 2000 in the category of montane and submontane alluvial forests. The path to Educational Trail Pramenisko starts at the Botanical Garden in Tatranská Lomnica. There is a guidepost with an arrow that helps us with the orientation throughout the whole track. We continue along the green trail and walk around the Hotel Titris from the left side. After a while walking through a meadow, continue following the mark and turn left uphill to the cemetery. At the cemetery, follow the green mark to the right. After a while we arrive at a road, which we pass and continue approximately 100 meters straight to the beginning of the educational trail Pramenisko, which welcomes us with a wooden gate. The trail itself is only 0,8 km long and we will find five information panels where we can learn about the unique area where water plays a special role. It’s a montane alluvial forest with interesting facts from the realm of rocks, minerals, herbs and animals. Part of the trail are two observation platforms, which allow visitors to observe the surroundings almost from a bird’s perspective. The walkways are made of wooden boards to comfortably walk in otherwise difficult to navigate wet environments. At the beginning and end of the trail are information materials in a wooden box for German and English speaking tourists that can be borrowed. The trail is accessible all year round, however during the winter months the boards are usually covered in snow, so you may not have the access to the information. It’s also better to visit the trail during the vegetation period of plants, which will enhance the experience of visiting the trail. We can go back the same route or we can turn right at the end of the trail above the Tatranec camp and go back to Tatranská Lomnica. You’ll manage to do the whole circuit in less than two hours. Tatranská Lomnica, Botanical garden 1:16 h ↔ 4,4 km

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Woodcarvings in Poprad Kvetnica

Discover woodcarvings of Tatra animals on a pleasant family walk in the suburban receational forest Poprad – Kvetnica near the High Tatras. You can get here by individual transport, public transport or by bike. You can choose a short circuit around a popular quarry with beautiful views, where you can find e.g. woodcatvings of snail, owl, fish or squirells. If you choose a longer walk in the wider area, for example to the mouflon managerie, along the educational mining trail , along the Kvetnica educational trail, or to Krížová – the highest hill in this area , woodcarvings of the wild boar, mouflon, wolf, salamander, frogs or eagle will make your trip more pleasant. Detailed descrition where you can find animals can be found on the attched map: D1 – bat D2 – salamander + frog D3 – mouflon D4 – wolf D5 – eagle D6 – fish D7 – bear D8 – snail D9 – wild boar D10 – owl In addition of woodcarvings we recommend you to use one of the fireplaces in Kvetnica, children can play on the playground near Malý lom, or they can try barefoot path which is created near the playground.

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Educational trail of nature and landscape protectors

You can find the educational trail of nature and landscape protectors in Tatranská Lomnica between Grand hotel Praha and the building of old cable car to Skalnaté Pleso and Lomnický peak. The trail leads from Tatranská Lomnica to Tatranské Matliare and you will get to Hotel Sorea Hutník. You can find here four panels which will acquaint us with the history of cable cars, with the tatra fauna and flora, we wil learn about the history of Tatranské Matliare and Tatranská Lomnica. The total lenght of the educational trail is about 1,7 km and we will cross it in about half an hour. The sidewalkis accesible all year round and it is also a pleasant walk for families with children. Tatranská Lomnica, Junction between Grandhotel Praha and the building of old cable car to Skalnaté pleso 0:30 h ↔ 1,7 km

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