Slovakia complains about Polish tourists: they are record holders in breaking the rules

90 percent The violations of nature protection regulations in the Slovak part of the Tatra Mountains were committed by Poles – said the Slovak Tatra National Park (Tanap). Most often it was about illegal camping, descent from trails, baths in joints and drones.

The inspections were conducted jointly with the guards from the Polish Tatra National Park (TPN).

According to Tanap, in recent weeks the cases of breaking the park regulations and nature protection regulations have been more frequent, which is why the guards of semi -detached national parks intensified patrols in high -mountain terrain. During the campaign, several hundred tourists were audited, and patrols set off to the field in the early morning hours. Joint activities took place, among others in the area of ​​Rysy, Szpiglasowa Pass and Liptów walls.

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Most offenses concerned illegal camping, including breaking tents in protected places, descending from marked routes, bathing in mountain lakes and the use of drones. The guards also noted cases of so -called black leadership, i.e. illegal tourists to the highest peaks, including on Gerlach, Łomnica and Satan.

As Tanap emphasizes, the goal of increased control is not to harass tourists, but to protect nature and improve safety in the mountains. The park management reminds that the Tatra Mountains are neither “scenery for selfie” nor “obstacle course to fulfill personal challenges”, but with a sensitive natural area that requires respect.

“The provisions in force in the park are to protect the mountain environment, which is particularly vulnerable to destruction. Thank you to all tourists who respect it – thanks to them it is possible to preserve Tatra nature for future generations,” – summarized in the communication. (PAP)

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