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Hiking and Mountaineering

Traversing Priečne sedlo (High Tatras)

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Hiking tours from Starý Smokovec (1010 meters AMSL) to Priečne sedlo (2352 meters AMSL) via the Zamkovského (1475 meters AMSL) and the Téryho chata (2015 meters AMSL).

Descent to the Zbojnícka chata (1960 meters AMSL) and from there walking back to Starý Smokovec.

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Autumn 2022
Summer 2020

Map, Topography

Note: all principle mountain saddles are highlighted.

Notes and recommendations

I recommened wearing crampons or spikes on your … read more

Hiking and Mountaineering

Ascent to Gerlachovský štít (High Tatras)

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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 High Tatra mountain range.

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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 … read more