The Chopok peak is the second highest peak in the Low Tatras (2024 m). It is situated between the hills of Dereše and Konské. Its northern slopes consist of very steep broken walls that in the north-eastern side steeply fall down to the Lukova dolina (Lukova Valley). The valley has a lot of glacier moraines, a lake and granite blocks in the south.
Chopok is accessible from the above-mentioned Lukova Valley by following the blue marked tourist trail (1 h there and 45 min back). To the Lukova Valley you can take an elevated wire-way from the Demänovská dolina (Demänovská Valley), chalet Koliesko, or you can walk from the hotel Kosodrevina (Knee Timber), following the yellow trail (2 h there and 1,5 h back). You can also take an elevated wire-way from the Bystrá dolina (Swift Valley) at the hotel Srdiečko, in order to get to the hotel Kosodrevina.
On the top of the Chopok peak, there is a sc. Kamenná Chata (Stony Chalet), as well as a TV and meteorological station. From the top you would have breathtaking view at the surroundings.
The Chopok peak is the second highest peak in the Low Tatras (2024 m). It is situated between the hills of Dereše and Konské. Its northern slopes consist of very steep broken walls that in the north-eastern side steeply fall down to the Lukova dolina (Lukova Valley). The valley has a lot of glacier moraines, a lake and granite blocks in the south.
