Ascents to the tourist peaks of the High Tatras
Ascents to tourist accessible peaks
The High Tatras are one of the smallest mountains. Gerlachovský štít reigns with its 2655m. In this paper, however, I will focus on tourist-accessible mountains such as Kriváň, Rysy, Koprovský štít, Východná Vysoká, Sľavkovský štít and Jahňací štít.
Ascent to Kriváň from Trech Studničky
Impressive pyramid
Kriváň 2494m once fought for the post of the highest mountain in the Tatras with Lomnický štít before Gerlachovský štít deployed both of them. This is due to its appearance as an imposing pyramid at the end of the ridge, which enhances its height. The ascent belongs to nutritious all-day hikes, below the peak there is almost UIAA level II climbing, but nothing that an ordinary tourist could do. The starting points are two, the shortest from Trech Studniček to green, or from Štrbské pleso, which is not so steep, the longer it is. continue reading
Koprovský štít
Shield in the middle of the mountains
Koprovský štít 2363m is located in the heart of the High Tatras. The views are of the surrounding peaks and valleys and one can feel like in the middle of a rocky wilderness. Thanks to the fact that the road is a turnoff to Rysy, where there is also a cottage of the same name, it is not so frequented. On the way I walk around the Great Hincov Lake, the largest lake in the Tatras. continue reading
Features
The highest tourist shield available
The features form a double peak, the highest of which is 2503m. The ascent belongs to all-day tours from Štrbeský pleso, through Popradská and further through the cottage under Rysy. Unlike other peaks, this one is lined with mountain huts, so it is possible to draw energy or water there. There is a section secured by chains along the way, but they have recently built an iron walkway next door, so there are no more waiting columns of people. continue reading
Eastern High
Circuit through Sliezsky dom and Zbojnická chata
East High 2428m. The only tourist peak available where you can make a circuit and we do not have to go the same way back. This makes the hike more difficult. It measures 23km and the elevation gain is 1700m. Along the way are the mountain hotel Sliezsky dom and Zbojnická chata, so in case of bad weather or loss of strength, it is possible to use their hospitality. continue reading
Ascent to Slavkovský štít
Tatra lookout tower
Slavkovský štít 2452m is an important hill in that it lies advanced from other peaks accessible to tourists, so there are views of the entire Tatras. The ascent is more difficult, especially from a moral point of view, when one walks along the ridge of the mountain and sees a peak behind each hill, which is always hidden. Technically, it is one of the simplest peaks, where the path leads to the top, without any climbing or chains. continue reading
Ascent to Jahňací štít
The easternmost peak of the High Tatras
Jaňací štít 2230m is located at the easternmost point of the High Tatras, only the Belianske Tatras connect. It is one of the traditional hike to the peaks, where the route leads through the valley, passes through Chata Pri Zelenom Plese and climbs over stones and chains to get to the top by a short path. This part of the Tatras seems to me the most beautiful, high peaks are cut here, cut into a valley that turns into the grassy mountains of the Belianske Tatras. continue reading
Ascent to Predné Solisko
High Tatras - hike suitable for children
Predné Solisko (2117 m) is the southernmost peak in the Solisek ridge in the High Tatras. It is the only tourist peak in the Solisek ridge. Less able tourists can facilitate the ascent by using the cable car from Štrbské pleso to Chata pod Soliskom. continue reading
