Hiking in the Bachledka area
Discover the beauty of Spišská Magura, the Belianske Tatras, Zamagurie and Ždiar on your own two feet. Bachledka is an ideal starting point for hikers who want to combine outdoor activity with scenic views, the peace of the forest and discovering attractive places in the region. Directly from Bachledka, you can set out on easy walks as well as longer hikes towards the ridge of Spišská Magura, Jezersko, Malá Franková or Ždiar.
For families with children and leisure hikers, a particularly popular destination is the Treetop Walk, which you can comfortably reach from Bachledova Valley on foot or by gondola cable car. This location is one of the most sought-after places in the area and combines easy hiking with unique views of the Belianske Tatras, the Pieniny Mountains and Zamagurie. The Treetop Walk is accessible by an approximately one-hour hike from Bachledova Valley, Jezersko and Malá Franková, making it a natural hiking hub for shorter as well as medium-length trips. At the top, you can make your trip even more enjoyable by relaxing while taking in the panoramic views, or continue further along the surrounding paths and ridge trails.
Visitors can continue from Bachledka to the ridge of Spišská Magura and discover hiking routes leading through Magurské sedlo, one of the well-known points of this area. A more demanding ridge trail runs from Ždiar via Magurské sedlo and is 22 km long, which clearly reflects the hiking potential of the surrounding area for lovers of longer ascents and full-day hikes. Pleasant experiences also include walking trips towards Jezersko and Malá Franková, from where beautiful views open up over the landscape of Zamagurie and the traditional Goral villages.
Lovers of more demanding hiking will find exactly what they are looking for on trips to Monkova dolina, which is one of the best-known hiking destinations in the immediate surroundings of Bachledka. Monkova dolina is located in the Belianske Tatras National Nature Reserve, is approximately 5 km long and is one of the two accessible valleys of the Belianske Tatras. A one-way educational trail, open during the summer season, runs through it from Ždiar via Široké sedlo to Kopské sedlo. From there, it is possible to continue further towards the Green Lake Valley or the Kežmarská Biela Voda Valley. The route through Monkova dolina – Široké sedlo – Kopské sedlo is one of the most exceptional mountain hikes in the region. It offers close contact with wild Tatra nature, views of the main ridge of the Belianske Tatras and an unforgettable high-mountain atmosphere. For visitors who want to discover more demanding trails during their stay in Bachledka, Monkova dolina is an excellent choice for a full-day trip.
Hiking around Bachledka is not only about trails, but also about destinations worth discovering. Besides the Treetop Walk itself, your trips can also lead you to explore the folk architecture of Ždiar, Jezersko, Malá Franková and Osturňa, viewpoints with panoramic views of the Tatras, as well as other attractions of the region, such as the Belianska Cave in Tatranská Kotlina. Each trip therefore combines nature, local culture and the authentic atmosphere of the villages below the Tatras and in the Zamagurie region.
Plan your hiking day in Bachledka and set out along routes that will take you to popular viewpoints, distinctive villages and the ridge of Spišská Magura. Whether you choose a family walk, a climb to panoramic spots or a longer mountain hike, Bachledka will offer you a summer full of movement, views and experiences you will remember for a long time.
Bachledka – a place where hiking brings experiences for the whole family.