40% of Slovakia is covered with forests, more than any other European country outside of Scandinavia. Our country is truly a nature-lover’s paradise.

There are national parks for each mountain range and all the caves.

Info on all Slovakia’s National Parks: www.slovakia.org/tourism/nature.htm &
http://www.spectacularslovakia.sk/ss2003/08_outdoors.html

(Slovensky Raj)

Located at the eastern edge of the Low Tatras, within sight of the High Tatras’ craggy peaks, this thickly forested karst area has gorges, ravines, waterfalls, rivers and creeks, meadows, and caves. You’ll also find an exceptionally rich diversity of flora and fauna -- 75 different species of plants per square yard – more than anywhere else in Europe. A system of trails, footbridges, ladders and chains make it easier to negotiate some of this challenging, very rewarding, terrain.

Located in north-eastern Slovakia -- includes the largest ancient beech and fir forest in Europe with many rare and endangered species of plants and animals. Close to many wooden churches and a wonderful area for hiking and cycling.

Follow in the footsteps of Prince Charles (who has traveled twice to Slovakia), and walk through this awesome old-growth mixed beech and fir forest. 6.2 miles southwest of Banska Bystrica.

Another ancient forest of beech and fir trees, near Banska Bystrica.