Chopok (2,024 m) is the third highest peak of the

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range (just after the neighboring Ďumbier and Štiavnica mountains) in central

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. The peak offers a panoramatic view of

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and the valley of

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. There is a chalet (called ''Kamenná chata'') located near the summit.

Access

Chopok is situated on the E8 European walking route, between the Ďumbier and

Dereše Dereše (, 2,004 m) is the third highest peak of the Low Tatra range, in central Slovakia. It is located on the way between the highest mountains of the range, Ďumbier and Chopok in the east, and Chabenec in the west. Dereše is a popular desti ...

peaks. In addition to this east–west trail, the mountain can be also reached following the hiking trails either from the north (from the Demänovská Dolina valley) or from the south (from the bus stops Trangoška and Srdiečko). The highest points accessible by a chair lift are Chopok úboč (1834 m) on the northern slope and Kosodrevina (1494 m) on the southern slope.

Climate

The average temperature is -1 °C (30 °F), with the highest temperature recorded 18 °C (66 °F) and the lowest recorded temperature -27 °C (-18 °F). The average temperature in January is -8 °C (17 °F) and in July 6 °C (44 °F). Chopok is the windiest place with a

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in Slovakia.

Skiing

The northern and southern slopes rank among the best skiing terrains in Slovakia. There are three ski areas on the northern slope, with 21 km of prepared skiing tracks, two cable cars, five chair lifts, and ten

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s. The southern slope has chair lift and six ski lifts. The mountain is popular among freeskiers. In addition, the Jasná ski center is situated at Chopok's northern base and the Srdiečko and Tále ski resorts at the southern base.

References

External links

Weather forecast for Chopok
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