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    On the cog & pinion railway.
    On the cog & pinion railway.The next morning was wet and foggy.Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras (€50/day just to park near it)The hike up to Popradské PlesoOn the way to Popradske PlesoAt Popradské PlesoReturning to Strbske PlesoLocal boat, Strba Tarn

    Strbske Pleso

    Jul 11–15 in Slovakia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    We had a few days to spare before we head home, so we decided to go to the High Tatras in northern Slovakia for four nights. About a five hour train journey from Vienna, including the last 5km on a steep mountain track railway.
    Our first day happened to be a wet one, so we used it to catch up on housekeeping matters.
    DAY 2 saw us hiking, over 11km, up to a mountain tarn. It was a beautiful spot with views up to the Polish border high on the Ridge. Of course, being Europe, beside the lake was a beautiful timber restaurant.    Read more