Belianske Tatras

Understand

Due to nature conservation, many of the paths are forbidden. This leaves only a handful of valley-hikes, thus spending more than 1-2 days here for hiking doesn't really make sense. However, at least one visit of the area (esp. Kopské sedlo) is well worth it for the amazing nature and viewpoints.

History The first inhabitants were shepherds in the 14th century. Also, mining for mostly iron and copper was done here in the earlier days.

Landscape

The nature of the mountains here differs significantly from High Tatras. Mostly because of the different past - here the ice layer didn't affect the forming of the area as much. The highest point is Havran at 2151.5 m. Like most of the area, the peak is not accessible for tourists to protect the rare animals and plants. Majestic Lomnický Štít peak of High Tatras is visible from some parts of the hike.

Flora and fauna

Climate

Getting there

Most tourist hiking paths start in/nearby either Tatranská Kotlina, Ždiar or Kežmarské Žlaby villages. A more difficult entry is from Skalnaté pleso (in High Tatras) via Veľká Svišťovka mountain (red-colored path).

See

1 Belianska jaskyňa (Belianska cave) (Accessible from Tatranská Kotlina village). The only accessible cave in Tatras park. (updated Oct 2016) 2 Zelené pleso (Green lake). A lake right under Lomnický Štít and Kežmarský Štít. (updated Oct 2016) 3 Veľké Biele pleso (Great white lake). A lake where most tourists take a break. (updated Oct 2016)

Do

Mostly ½-1 day long easy hikes ara available (and can be also combined):

1 Kopské sedlo (Kopské saddle). A saddle with some information guidepost and good views mainly towards High Tatras. A 15-min hike up from "Veľké Biele pleso". (updated Oct 2016) 2 Široké sedlo (Easy ~1h hike up from Kopské sedlo.). A saddle with great views all around. (updated Oct 2016) 3 Jahňací Štít. The most prominent accessible peak in the range. (updated Oct 2016) 4 Veľká Svišťovka. A possible entry point (peak) to the range from High Tatras. (updated Oct 2016)

Go next

High Tatras via the "Veľká Svišťovka" peak.