Ascent to Kościelec (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking and climbing tour from Kuźnice (1011 meters) to Kościelec (Slovak: Koščielec, 2155 meters) via Schronisko Murowaniec (1500 meters).

Kościelec, sometimes referred to as the “Polish Matterhorn”, is a conspiciuous peak in the Polish part of the High Tatras (Tatry Wysokie) mountain range.

Note: every height stated is AMSL, i.e. Above Mean Sea Level.

Photos and Video

April 2025

April 2024

Map, Topography

Notes

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Inspiring figure of history: Jozef Gabčík

Table of contents

1. Introduction
2. Slovakia during the 2nd World War
3. Operation Anthropoid
   3.1. Exiles
   3.2. Prelude
   3.3. Preparations
   3.4. Assassination
4. Aftermath
5. Epilogue
6. References

1. Introduction

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Ascent to Pico Salvaguardia (Spanish Pyrenees)

Introduction

I had only been once to Spain in my adult life, a short and rather unplanned trip to San Sebastián in the Basque Country while I was making cycling tours in the French Pyrenees a couple of years ago.

I was a few times in Spain with my family during childhood, summer holidays I barely remember and which had been pretty dull and uneventful, so it has never struck … read more

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