Category Archives: Hiking and Mountaineering

Small hiking and mountaineering tours in Europe.

Ascent to Kozi Wierch (High Tatras)

Table of contents

Introduction
Kozi Wierch, September 21
   Photo gallery
Skrajny Granat, September 27
   Photo gallery
Final notes and recommendations

Introduction

The Orla Perć trail or “Eagle’s Path” is despite of (rather because of) its reputation one of the most popular destinations in the High Tatras mountain range.

I have to admit though, having been in the Polish part of the High Tatras this year for the very … read more

The Low Tatras main ridge (part 2)

Link to Part 1 (hiking from Telgárt to Chopok, Kráľovohoľské Tatry).

Nízke Tatry (Low Tatras) – Ďumbierske Tatry

This spring I was able to complete the Low Tatras main ridge tour, namely the part between the town of Donovaly and Chopok, a mountain boasting a height of 2024 meters hence making it the third highest peak in the Low Tatras mountain range (the highest is Ďumbier with 2043 meters).

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