Tag Archives: Slovakia

Traversing Sedlo prielom (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking and climbing tour from the Zbojnícka chata (1960 meters AMSL) to Sedlo prielom (Polish: Rohatka, 2290 meters AMSL) in the High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia.

Proceeding to Poľský hrebeň (2200 meters AMSL) and from there descent to Sliezsky dom, with the finishing point Starý Smokovec.

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Notes and recommendations

It is probably more convenient to traverse the saddle the other way round, i. e. … read more

Ascent to Vysoká (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking and climbing tour from Štrbské Pleso (1355 meters AMSL) to Vysoká (2547 meters AMSL) via Chata pod Rysmi (2250 meters AMSL).

Vysoká (Polish: Wysoka) is a conspiciuous peak in the Slovak part of the High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry) mountain range.

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Notes and recommendations

Moderately difficult climbing starting at sedlo Váha, yet in no place above UIAA II+ on the normal route … read more

Ascent to Świnica (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking and climbing tour from Kuźnice (1011 meters AMSL) to Świnica (2301 meters AMSL) via Schronisko Murowaniec (1500 meters AMSL) and Zawrat (2159 meters AMSL). Descent to Kasprowy Wierch (1987 meters AMSL).

Świnica is a mountain straddling the border between Poland and Slovakia in the High Tatras mountain range.

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April 2025
July 2024

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Thunderstorms can be very dangerous and possibly fatal … read more