Belianske Tatry - The Most Beautiful Mountains in Slovakia

The Crown Jewel of Tatras

Even thought there is no mountain lakes in the region of the Belianske Tatras (the White Tatras), this area is considered to be the most beautiful part of the whole mountain ranges of High Tatras. Naturally rich area is protected in order to save its many endangered and endemic species. Because of that most of The Belianske Tatry are not accessible to its visitors. Nevertheless, you can enjoy the picturesque view of Havran and Ždiarska Vidla peaks from Ždiar town.

If you happen to wander around these majestic mountains, be sure to prepare for that. The weather around high mountains could change within minutes, therefore I highly suggest having all the basic equipment for hiking in mountain during the winter. Just make sure that you do not violate the protected area of the Belianske Tatry.

Details of Belianske Tatry

• Location: Slovakia
• Region: National Tatra Park
• Capital: Poprad
• Distance from Bratislava: 371.6km / 230.9mi
• Distance from Kracow: 122.8km / 76.3mi
• Size: 54.08 km² / 20.9 mi²
• Parent range: The Eastern Tatras
• Lat/Lon: 49°14.3′N 20°13.3′E
• Highest point: Havran (2,152m / 7,060ft)
• Good accomondation: Ždiar, Tatranska Kotlina & Tatranska Lomnica
• Weather: Belianske Tatry forecast
• Safety: Avalanche Danger Levels
• Emergency number: 18300

There is no other view like the Belianske Tatry in the whole Tatra Mountains Range. Photo by Alis Monte [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Connecting the Dots

Hiking in Belianske Tatras

It is to the east of the High Tatras in Slovakia near a border to Poland. It’s, twin peaks Havran (2,152m / 7,060ft lit. Raven, on the right) and Zdiarska Vidla (2,142m / 7,027ft, lit. Fork, on the left) is sadly not accessible to mere mortals. But you can hike through the Belianske Tatras following a red track from Zdiar to one of the most picturesque places in Tatras – Zelene Pleso (lit. Green lake) which takes ~5h one way (11.5km, ~700m ascend).