1212. Hike To The Green Lake & Vel’ká Svišt’ovka, Slovakia
Slovakia’s High Tatras is another noteworthy European hiking destination. More specifically, this day hike to the summit of the famous Vel’ká Svišt’ovka is a 13+ kilometer point-to-point hike. It is a moderately difficult hike with an ascent of 365 meters and a descent of 1,200 meters and requires from six to eight hours to finish.
This terrific trek features emerald-green lakes, jagged mountains, and even a cable car. Taking the cable car eliminates the initial major ascent. Still, the downhill section is difficult and requires chains. Plus, it is also a long walk through the pine forest on a rocky, rough, uneven trail to get back to town.
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