Natural beauty and rare features of the Low Tatras deserve special attention, and thus also specific conditions for stay and recreation, which are included in the Visitor Rules of the Low Tatras National Park..
A traditional wooden house in the center of the village offers a glimpse into the lives of past generations. Here you will discover traditional housing, cuisine, and the furnishings of a Šumiac peasant household. The exhibition is divided into a room with a kitchen featuring a traditional stove (“špohret”) and a section dedicated to the Šumiačan folklore group, the Šumiac paratroopers, and the memory of Juraj Kriváň.
Inside, there is a fully functioning blacksmith’s workshop where the master prepared material at the forge and anvil. The open space in front of the workshop served for shoeing, where the master first trimmed the hooves and then “shod” the animal with horseshoes. Blacksmithing was one of the specialized crafts in villages, and the position of the blacksmith was important and unique. It is an integral part of our folk culture.
During your walk, you will fully enjoy views of the surrounding countryside and relax in the shade of trees. An easy path will lead you to the Tri mosty (Three Bridges) intersection, from which you turn right according to the wooden signpost and ascend gently along the ridge to reach the top of the hill with a majestic cross – offering wonderful views of Ondrejisko, Tresník, the village of Telgárt, and the beautiful surrounding landscape.
The “Meandre Hrona” Nature Reserve – Hron river bends, which the trail guides you through, is a unique reserve managed by the Low Tatras National Park. It has been under the 4th level of protection since 1980. The system of meanders (river bends) was created by the river on a vast alluvial floodplain. The area of the protected territory is an incredible 1,038,167 square meters. A corner of the landscape previously hidden from visitors will now teach you why it should be protected
Perhaps the most beautiful and photographed technical monument, the Chmarošský Viaduct is a major attraction for photographers, train lovers, and tourists passing through the eastern part of the Horehronie region. Located past the village of Telgárt, it welcomes many visitors every year. The railway bridge (113.6 meters long and 18 meters high) was built in the 1930s on line 173 Červená Skala – Margecany, right beneath the majestic Kráľova Hoľa.
The ski center is located near the Horehronie village of Telgárt, in a valley between the Low Tatras, the Slovak Paradise, and the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the source of the Hron River and right at the foot of Kráľova Hoľa. The resort is suitable for a wide range of downhill and freeride skiing or snowboarding enthusiasts, from families with children to demanding skiers. During the summer, it offers accommodation, e-bike rentals, and experiences on all-terrain tricycles.
The source of the Hron River is located under Kráľova Hoľa in the Low Tatras (approx. 980 m a.s.l.). From there, it sets off on its over 270 km long journey across Slovakia. The location of the source is landscaped and easily accessible via a tourist trail, frequently visited for its symbolism and natural beauty. The surroundings of the source offer views of the Low Tatras ridge and an atmosphere of peace where visitors are reminded of the strong connection between water, landscape, and tradition.
The “Meandre Hrona” Nature Trail complements the network of hiking trails and educational paths beneath Kráľova Hoľa. Its length of 9 km is sufficient for a full-day walk, during which you will discover previously unknown views of the surrounding nature. The life of meadows and fields will speak to you, and you will get a glimpse into the realities of local farmers and the secrets of the meandering Hron nature reserve.
Among the legends of this region, one stands out that tells of the love between two great mountains. Kriváň, a Tatra peak from the north, reportedly fell in love with Kráľova Hoľa from the southern side of the ridge long ago. They exchanged their feelings on sunbeams, in the silence of the winds, through the clouds, and in the flight of eagles. However, their relationship remained only in the realm of desires – beautiful, but unattainable.
From this unfulfilled desire, two springs burst forth – Kriváň gave the Black Váh and Kráľova Hoľa gave the White Váh. They set out on a journey to unite in the Váh River, down there in the Liptov basin. It is said that Kráľova Hoľa took a liking to this water destiny – and that is why the Hnilec, Hornád, and Hron rivers also rise from her slopes. All of them spring from her quiet embrace.
