Čertovica

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Čertovica is a mountain pass in the Low Tatras mountain range in Slovakia. It connects regions of Liptov and Horehronie. With 1,232 meters AMSL it is the highest paved mountain pass in Slovakia. It is all year round open, however it can be rarely closed during the winter because of the severe weather conditions. The pass was daily crossed by more than 2000 vehicles as of 2005.^[1]. On the pass is also situated a minor ski resort and a chalet offering accommodation. The pass is also important starting or endpoint for many hiking trips because it lays in the middle of the range and its close to some of the ranges popular summits as the highest Ďumbier and third highest Chopok.