Hiking and Mountaineering

Ascent to Gerlachovský štít (High Tatras)

Description

Guided mountain tour from the Sliezsky dom hotel (1670 meters AMSL) to Gerlachovský štít (2654 meters AMSL). Descent to Batizovská dolina.

Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak in the Carpathian Mountains, hence in the entire High Tatra mountain range.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Helmet, harness and a rope are mandatory equipment for a guided mountain tour, the ascent involves a lot of moderately difficult climbing sections (in my estimation between UIAA scale II and III).

The trail is not marked for it is not an official tourist trail.