Tip for a trip: A circular walk in the Juráňova valley

Suitable for children.

(Source: NHF)

Juráňova dolina is becoming a well-known tourist spot, especially for families. Yet, it is not overcrowded and the stream that has carved a path between the rocks offers breathable air on a sweltering day.

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Tatras travel guide: A fresh take on the stunning soul of Slovakia.Tatras travel guide: A fresh take on the stunning soul of Slovakia. (Source: Spectacular Slovakia)

Starting at Oravice, a popular spot with an aquapark and ski resort, the information signs immediately set tourists on the right track.

The whole route is a circuit, so it is possible for tourists to return to the same point they started.

Cascades and rocks

Following the red marks from the beginning, the asphalt road takes you close to the woods. A lookout tower with binoculars along the way allows visitors to observe the peaks of the Western Tatras in the distance.

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