Hey Guys, I'm thinking of going to the trata mountains in the last week of may this year and do a multi-day hike through the mountains but I'm not sure about the details. I want to do this for as cheap as possible. I have hiking experience but I don't want to do tracks that require special gear and equipment. So I plan to be there for 3-6 days but the duration is not too import.
I know wild camping is forbidden there but does any of you have done wildcamping there before? I know they have manned mountain huts, where you can stay, but these are quite expensive. Or do they have shelter huts where you can stay for free like they have in skandinavia?
What is the best route for the end of may? (It don't need to be alpine but I don't mind, if it is at some points. But personally I prefer staying under the tree line.)
Is the polish side or the slovak side more scenic? Are the trails open at this time of the year?
Do I need to carry bear spray?
Are there rangers you need to worry about while wild camping?