APLEND Mountain Resort

In the near area there are several  starting points to the hiking trails, tenis courts, golf, mini golf, ski lifts, skating ring, pool, thermal baths, lots of various restaurants. Within 4 km you can find botanical garden presenting many wild-growing plants and flowers from Tatras area and also Museum of Tatras National Park,  where the wild animals of Tatra mountains are exposed.

Hiking: the most popular activity of this area. Starting points for hiking trails are in walking distance, alternatively there is possibility to take Tatra electric railway, which stop is within 100 m. Hiking trails are spread all around High Tatras.  In attitude of approximately 2000m.s.l. you can  find mountain cottages with possibility of rest and sleep in case of longer and more demanding tour. There are easier and more advance trails and also plenty of climbing opportunities.Nature lovers will discover  wonderfull valleys, lakes and tarns.

Climbing: This area is well known to climbers for its excellent climbing opportunities. Hand plotted maps and eplanations of various kinds of climbing can be found in mountain huts.

Biking: There are plenty of excellent cycling routes, both natural and challenging for experienced cyclists or conventional asphalt roads between  towns and villages of the High Tatras. There are several rentals where you can rent mountain bikes.

Skiing: At a distance of 4 km from Aplend Mountain Resort is a ski resort Tatranska Lomnica (the largest in the High Tatras), from which the chairlifts will take you up to 2200 m.s.l. where you will find challenging  slopes for moderate skiers. Around 4 km is also a number of lifts for beginners with, easy terrain. There are ski schools and private lessons are affordable. Directly in the High Tatras and surroundings are also several other ski resorts.

Tennis: The recently opened sports hall (approximately 4 km away) offers the opportunity to play tennis at any time throughout the year. In summer you can use the outdoor tennis courts.G

Golf: approximately 7 km from Horny Smokovec is situated 27 pitch golf court in interesting mountain area  www.golftatry.sk. Thermal bath: Aquacity Poprad  in 12km distance www.aquacityresort.com. Within 20 km thermal bath Vrbove. www.termalnekupalisko.com.