ORAVA
The pearl of Slovakia
The region of Orava lies in the north-western part of Slovakia, on the border with the Poland. The border crossing in environs of the village Oravská Polhora is also the northernmost point of Slovakia. The axis of the region is the Orava river. Region possesses almost everything a tourist may wish. The mountains ranges Malá Fatra, Chočské vrchy and above all Západné Tatry - Roháče are the paradise for hikers, cyclists and visitors. Lovers of hiking like to climb the Roháče Mts. and to the passes over the west Tatra ridge. Walks in environs of Oravice or ascents to the Babia hora or Veľký Choč peaks are also among the favourites.