Demänovská Dolina village

The most visited valley of the Low Tatras, situated to the south of the town of Liptovský Mikuláš, is a part of the Low Tatras National Park. There you can find the longest cave system in Slovakia (21 km) and two caves open to public: Demänovská jaskyňa slobody (Demänovská cave of freedom),well-known for massive stalagmites, sinter waterfalls and Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa (Demänovská ice cave).

Higher part of the valley, Jasná, is the largest and most popular ski resort in Slovakia. Plenty of cable cars, ski lifts and terrain at locations Záhradky Otupné and Chopok – North offers excellent conditions for skiing – for beginners, experienced riders and freestyle skiers and ski-alpinists, free riders and cross country skiers. In winter you can enjoy ice climbing, skating, sledging or walking in the snow-white countryside.

Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate ten marked routes and trails network. At the bottom of the valley trails lead through forest terrain, deep canyons between steep cliffs. Scrub and grassland prevails in the higher altitude. Physically savvy hikers seek out the output to the highest peaks of Low Tatras – Chopok (2024 m) and Ďumbier (2043 m), offering views of almost half of Slovakia and ridge hikes. Comfortable visitors may be lifted by chair or cabine cableway.

In summer months extreme bikers can try their courage at the marked lines. Rock walls Machnatô with varying degrees of difficulty climbing is popular with climbers. In Demänovská Valley you can choose from variety of restaurants and accommodation facilities (guest houses, lodges, chalets, hotels).