About this Stone
Deep in the High Tatras, this quiet mountain crossroads sits within TANAP (Tatra National Park), where hiking trails converge amid dense forest and crisp alpine air. A small wooden hut stands nearby, often used as a simple shelter for hikers—a landmark where many pause to rest, check trail signs, or wait out sudden mountain weather. TANAP is the oldest national park in Slovakia, established in 1949, protecting rare alpine plants and wildlife like chamois and marmots, alongside some of the most pristine mountain landscapes in the country. The spot carries a small secret now: a penguin stone left here by fellow adventurers, waiting to be discovered by the next curious hiker exploring this peaceful forest crossroads.
🗺️ Location
49.1550892, 19.9637518 Open in Google Maps ↗