Description
Babia hora (1,725 m) is the highest peak of the Orava Beskydy range, straddling the Slovak-Polish border. According to legend, witches gathered here for their sabbaths ("babská šabat"), giving the mountain its name. The hike through rich montane forests opens onto spectacular views of the Orava reservoir, the peaks of the Tatras, and — on clear days — the Malá Fatra. It is a protected landscape area.
Important Information
Border peak with Poland. Czech/Slovak side trailhead: Oravská Polhora (685 m). Well-marked trail. Protected landscape and nature reserve near summit. No off-trail access. View from summit includes Tatra panorama on clear days. Open year-round; snowshoes useful in winter.