Bobrovec: Nature, Hiking Trails and Hotels

Bobrovec has a clear connection to the Western Tatras: the 1,805 m-high Sivý vrch, part of the Western Tatras, can be reached from Bobrovec; the hike offers views of Liptov and Orava. Other facets can be found in the valley itself, along the various routes, in the villagescape and among the traditional products of Salaš Pastierska.

Nature

The valley through which Bobrovec stretches was formed by the Jalovec stream. The Jalovecká dolina contains an almost complete example of the flora and fauna of Tatra National Park. The landscape also has a botanical peculiarity: the rare plant klinček lesklý grows in the Jalovecká dolina; it is found only in Slovakia and is considered a West Carpathian paleoendemic. It already existed during the Tertiary period.

Trails

The “Babky z Bobrovca” route is classified as an alpine hike, ridge hike and educational trail.

At the starting point of the hike to Sivý vrch in Bobrovecká vápenica, there is a free car park with sufficient capacity. The “Babky z Bobrovca” ski touring route also begins at this car park in Bobrovecká Vápenica. The cycling route from Trstené via Bobrovec and Jalovec to the Bobrovecká Vápenica junction passes through Bobrovec before reaching this junction.

Culture

In the villagescape, the St. Joseph Column commemorates the carpenters’ guild in Bobrovec, which left it behind. The tower of St. George’s Church contains a bell from 1527. St. George’s Church also houses two paintings of Saint George, including one depicting him on horseback.

Culinary specialities

At Salaš Pastierska, children can ride ponies. Traditional sheep’s-milk specialities are produced there and sold in the local koliba. These include fresh and smoked sheep’s cheese, sheep’s bryndza and Žinčica.

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Other local pages

Kralova Lehota, Lazisko, Veterná Poruba, Liptovsky Mikulas, Demänovská Dolina, Liptovska Anna, Liptovská Sielnica, Liptovský Hrádok

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Liptovský Mikuláš.