Tag Archives: High Tatras

Ascent to Rysy (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking tour from Lysá Poľana (970 meters AMSL) to Rysy (2499 meters AMSL) via Schroniska PTTK Morskie Oko.

Rysy is the highest mountain in Poland.

Descent to Štrbské Pleso (1355 meters AMSL) via Chata pod Rysmi by crossing the border to Slovakia.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Crampons and an Ice Axe are mandatory equipment items in wintry conditions.

Also checking the avalanche reports in advance is very … read more

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.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Helmet, harness and a rope is mandatory equipment for the ascent involves many climbing sections.

The trail is not marked for it is not an official tourist trail.… read more

High Tatras: Javorová dolina

Javorová dolina is an elongated valley in the north-eastern part of the High Tatras1 mountain range in Slovakia.

It is, like many other areas in the Tatranský národný park (TANAP), accessible for the general visitor during the summer season only (June 15 to October 31).

A challenging mountain tour that takes a whole day is crossing the valley, traverse Sedlo sedielko (2376 meters), descend to the Téryho chata … read more