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The Carpathians are a 900-mile-long chain of mountains that sweep across Central Europe in a broad, elegant arc from the Czech Republic at their northwestern extremity to Serbia at their southern anchor. They are the third longest range of peaks in Europe after the Urals and the Scandes (Scandinavian Mountains), and they are the second most extensive mountain region in area after the Alps. Although not as high or as well-known as the Alps, they rank alongside them among the world\u2019s most beautiful peaks.<\/p>\n

The chain, generally divided into the Western Carpathians, the Eastern Carpathians, and the Southern Carpathians, comprises a number of smaller ranges throughout its expanse. The peaks are geologically and topographically diverse, ranging from gentle hills to sheer cliff faces. The Carpathians reach their highest altitudes in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia, which are renowned as some of the most dramatic peaks found throughout the globe. Apart from natural features, the Carpathians are home to a large number of cities and towns throughout their extent.<\/p>\n

This bush trip brings aviators into the most dramatic of the Carpathians. Beginning near their northwestern end, the journey winds through the peaks and valleys of the Western Carpathians and then visits the highest peaks of the chain in the High Tatras. The journey then continues into its final legs in the Eastern Carpathians.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 4 Total Distance: 259 Total Time(125kts): 2 hours 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holi\u010d Airport to Zilina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 70.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Holic Airport(LZHL) to Vrbovce(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.17NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After lifting off from Holi\u010d Airport, set a course to the east and fly into the foothills of the White Carpathians. Located on the western end of the greater Carpathian chain, the White Carpathians are located along the border of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Much of the White Carpathians are protected by the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, and include forests of beech and ash trees and animals such as the Eurasian eagle-owl, the Eurasian lynx, and the European wildcat. Pass by peaks that rise to altitudes of nearly 2,000 feet above sea level and gain a visual on the town of Vrbovce, which lies along highway 500 at its intersection with a number of smaller roads. The town is a center for mountain tourism in the area.<\/p>\n

Vrbovce(POI1) to Myjava River(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.65NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue to the east, gaining a visual on the town of Myjava. Fly over the Myjava River just north of the town of Myjava. The river flows through varying small ranges of the Western Carpathians, including the White Carpathians and the Myjava Hills, south of the town of Myjava.<\/p>\n

Myjava River(POI2) to Nove Mesto nad Vahom(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.89NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adjust course slightly to the south and gain a visual on the town of Star\u00e1 Tur\u00e1. Fly just to the north of Star\u00e1 Tur\u00e1 and sight the town of Nov\u00e9 Mesto nad V\u00e1hom. The town lies along the V\u00e1h River at the northern periphery of the Danubian Hills, which are the northeastern extremity of the Danubian Lowland. The V\u00e1h River is a tributary of the Danube that begins its course in the High Tatra Mountains, the highest section of the Carpathians. The area of Nov\u00e9 Mesto nad V\u00e1hom has a long, rich history that stretches to prehistoric times; archaeologists have discovered numerous artifacts dating to the Stone and Bronze Ages in the area.<\/p>\n

Nove Mesto nad Vahom(POI3) to Trencin(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.62NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a northeast heading over Nov\u00e9 Mesto nad V\u00e1hom and follow the course of the V\u00e1h River up the V\u00e1h Valley. This section of the flight provides spectacular vistas of a number of small ranges of the Carpathians, including the Little Carpathians, the White Carpathians, the Str\u00e1\u017eov Mountains, and the Maple Mountains. Tren\u010d\u00edn is one of Slovakia\u2019s largest cities and is a popular destination for mountain tourists. It is known for the Tren\u010d\u00edn Castle, which stands above the city on the top of a mountain. It was built during the age of the Roman Empire and was the residence of Matthew III Cs\u00e1k, a Hungarian oligarch who was known as the \u201cLord of the V\u00e1h River and the Tatra Mountains.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trencin(POI4) to Dubnica nad Vahom(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the V\u00e1h River to the town of Dubnica nad V\u00e1hom.<\/p>\n

Dubnica nad Vahom(POI5) to Nosice Reservoir(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.6NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the course of the V\u00e1h River to the Nosice Reservoir, formed by the Nosice Dam along the river\u2019s path. The dam was completed in 1957 and was built for flood control and hydroelectric generation.<\/p>\n

Nosice Reservoir(POI6) to Zilina(LZZI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.39NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the V\u00e1h River from Nosice Reservoir and gain a visual on the village of Doln\u00fd Hri\u010dov, located just to the southeast of the river. Land at \u017dilina Airport, an international airport just to the west of Doln\u00fd Hri\u010dov.<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zilina to Tatry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 94.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 45 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Zilina(LZZI) to Hricov Reservoir(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.28NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take to the sky and follow the course of the V\u00e1h River to Hri\u010dov Reservoir, an important reservoir that formed after the completion of the Hri\u010dov Dam in 1962.<\/p>\n

Hricov Reservoir(POI7) to Vrutky(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.7NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a southeast heading over the Hri\u010dov Reservoir and continue following the V\u00e1h River. The River flows through the Mal\u00e1 Fatra range of the Carpathians here. Pass the village of Stre\u010dno, where the Varinka Stream meets the V\u00e1h. Stre\u010dno is renowned for World War II battles where members of the Slovak Resistance waged intense mountain warfare tactics against the German Army. Pass the Doma\u0161\u00ednsky Meander, a 180-degree turn in the V\u00e1h River and then continue to the town of Vr\u00fatky, which gained prominence upon the completion of Ko\u0161ice\u2013Bohum\u00edn Railway in 1870. The railway was a major engineering feat due to the difficulties imposed by the mountainous terrain of the Carpathians.<\/p>\n

Vrutky(POI8) to Ruzomberok(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.36NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adjust heading to the north, into an east-southeast heading at Vr\u00fatky. The path of the V\u00e1h enters the Loptov Basin along this stretch, which is surrounded by the Carpathian ranges of the Low Tatras, the Greater Fatra, and the Cho\u010d Mountains. Gain a visual on the town of Ru\u017eomberok, where the Rev\u00faca River meets the V\u00e1h.<\/p>\n

Ruzomberok(POI9) to Liptovska Mara(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the V\u00e1h to Liptovsk\u00e1 Mara, Slovakia\u2019s second largest reservoir. It was formed in 1975 with the construction of the reservoir\u2019s dam for flood control and hydroelectricity generation.<\/p>\n

Liptovska Mara(POI10) to Orava River(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.2NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Break away from the course of the V\u00e1h River at Liptovsk\u00e1 Mara and set a due north heading. This part of the Carpathians is known as the Beskids and comprises a number of sub-ranges. Pass over the Orava River, a major tributary to the V\u00e1h, at the village of Kriv\u00e1, which lies along motorway 59.<\/p>\n

Orava River(POI11) to Orava Reservoir(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.05NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the Orava River to Orava Reservoir, the largest lake in Slovakia. The reservoir is surrounded by lands of the Horn\u00e1 Orava Protected Landscape Area, which comprises large sweeps of fir, beech, and spruce forest. Sub-ranges of the Carpathians in this area include Orava Magura, Podbeskydsk\u00e1 vrchovina, and Oravsk\u00e9 Beskydy.<\/p>\n

Orava Reservoir(POI12) to Osobita(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.14NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a southeast heading over Orava Reservoir, begin gaining altitude, and pass directly over the town of Trsten\u00e1. Continue on course into the Tatra Mountains, commonly called the Tatras. Sight the mountain called Osobit\u00e1 in the distance. The name translates to \u201cthe lonely one,\u201d and is very distinctive as it stands above the surrounding terrain.<\/p>\n

Osobita(POI13) to Banikov(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.79NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a course just west of due south and gain a visual on a large ridge of peaks. The ridge is called Roh\u00e1\u010de and is part of the Western Tatra Mountains. The mountains are rugged with prominent ridgelines and peaks, and many mountaineers consider this to be the most beautiful portion of the Carpathians. The highest of the Roh\u00e1\u010de peaks is Ban\u00edkov, which stands 7,146 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n

Banikov(POI14) to Bystra(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.22NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the summit of Ban\u00edkov, turn onto a nearly due-east course and fly along the highest peaks of the Western Tatra Mountains. Gain a visual on Bystr\u00e1, the highest mountain in the Western Tatras. Located just south of Slovakia\u2019s border with Poland, Bystr\u00e1 stands 7,375 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n

Bystra(POI15) to Krivan(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.37NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adjust heading slightly to the south over the summit of Bystr\u00e1 and pass into the High Tatra Mountains. The High Tatra Mountains, also called the High Tatras, are the highest portion of the Carpathians and the highest mountains in Slovakia. This section of the Carpathians is also the only one that comprises an alpine bioregion. With 29 peaks that rise above 2,500 meters (8,202 feet), the High Tatras was the first region in all of Europe to be recognized with a transnational park, the Tatra National Park, which straddles Slovakia and Poland. Kriv\u00e1\u0148 is one of the area\u2019s standout peaks. Pyramidal in form, the 8,186-foot-high mountain is renowned as one of the most beautiful peaks in Slovakia.<\/p>\n

Krivan(POI16) to Gerlachovsky stit(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.26NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn into a due-east heading over the summit of Kriv\u00e1\u0148 and sight Gerlachovsk\u00fd \u0161t\u00edt, the highest mountain in the High Tatras, the Carpathians, and in Slovakia at 8,709 feet above sea level. Flying over the summit of Gerlachovsk\u00fd \u0161t\u00edt grants one of the greatest mountain vistas in the world, with dramatic peaks extending in all directions.<\/p>\n

Gerlachovsky stit(POI17) to Tatry(LZTT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.87NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a southeast heading and gain a visual on Poprad\u2013Tatry Airport, descend in altitude, and land at the airport.<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tatry to Presov<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Tatry(LZTT) to Podolinec(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.37NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After taking to the sky at Poprad\u2013Tatry Airport, set a heading to the northeast and follow the Poprad River along the base of the High Tatras. Pass a number of small towns and gain a visual on the town of Podol\u00ednec, which is Slovak for \u201cplace between the hills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Podolinec(POI18) to Bajerovce(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.29NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto an east-southeast course at Podol\u00ednec and parallel the corridor of the Poprad River, remaining to its south. This is a transitional region between the Western Carpathians and the Eastern Carpathians. Sight and fly over the town of Bajerovce, which is surrounded by peaks of the Outer Eastern Carpathians.<\/p>\n

Bajerovce(POI19) to Lipany(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.5NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adjust course slightly to the south and gain a visual on the Torysa River. Fly over the town of Lipany, which lies on the Torysa River at its intersection with motorway 68.<\/p>\n

Lipany(POI20) to Presov(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.33NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Torysa River to the city of Pre\u0161ov. The city lies where the Sek\u010dov River, which flows through the Eastern Carpathians, meets the Torysa River.<\/p>\n

Presov(POI21) to Presov(LZPW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.26NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a northeast course and land at Pre\u0161ov Air Base.<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presov to Kolonica Airstrip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.93 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Presov(LZPW) to Domasa Reservoir(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.15NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take off from Pre\u0161ov Air Base and set a heading to the east and gain a visual on the southern end of Doma\u0161a Reservoir. The region along this corridor is typical of this part of the Eastern Carpathians with low, rolling terrain.<\/p>\n

Domasa Reservoir(POI22) to Humenne(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.06NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto a southeast heading at the Doma\u0161a Reservoir. Fly along the low, rolling terrain and sight the town of Humenn\u00e9, which lies at the confluence of the Laborec River and the Cirocha River. The Laborec River drains the Laborec Highlands of the Outer Eastern Carpathians and the Cirocha River drains the Bukovec Range, also of the Outer Eastern Carpathians.<\/p>\n

Humenne(POI23) to Snina(SNINA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.76NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn onto an east-northeast course and follow the Cirocha River to the town of Snina. Snina lies at the confluence of the Cirocha River and the P\u010dolinka River between the Bukovec Mountains and the volcanic Vihorlat Mountains, both of the Outer Eastern Carpathians.<\/p>\n

Snina(SNINA) to Stakcin(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.5NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue on course, following the Cirocha River to the town of Stak\u010d\u00edn. Stak\u010d\u00edn is an administrative center for Poloniny National Park, which protects the Bukovec Mountains of the Outer Eastern Carpathian Mountains. Portions of the park are recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site in the section called the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians.<\/p>\n

Stakcin(POI24) to Kolonica Airstrip(LZSN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.46NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn south at Stak\u010d\u00edn and follow the Kolonica River to Kolonica Airstrip and land, bringing this exploration of the Carpathians to a close.<\/p>\n

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