Tag Archives: High Tatras

High Tatras: Malý Ľadový štít

Even a frequent visitor of the High Tatras hardly ever heard about Malý Ľadový štít, a peak in the north-east of the Slovakian part of the popular mountain range.

This is somewhat surprising, given that Malý Ľadový štít is 2602 meters AMSL high (i.e. Above Mean Sea Level; every height stated below is AMSL), what makes it the eighth highest peak in the vast Carpathian Mountains, … read more

Ascent to Jahňací štít (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking tour from Chata pri Zelenom Plese (1551 meters AMSL) to Jahňací štít (2229 meters AMSL), the easternmost peak of the High Tatras mountain range.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

In the proximity of the peak orientation is a bit tricky, so pay attention to the yellow marks along the trail.

With some snow on the trail, the ascent can in parts be slightly technical, otherwise climbing up … read more

Traversing Bystrá lávka (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking tours from Štrbské Pleso (1350 meters AMSL) to Bystrá lávka (2300 meters), and back to Štrbské Pleso by crossing Furkotská dolina.

Bystrá lávka is a mountain saddle in the Slovak part of the High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry) mountain range.

Photos

Spring and Autumn 2022
Summer 2020

Map, Topography

Note: all principle mountain saddles are highlighted.

Notes and recommendations

I recommened wearing crampons or spikes on your boots … read more