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Non-accessible by general public, it's the highest peak of Slovakia. It's possible to access for members of national UIAA club or with a certified mountain guide. You can be fined for hiking Gerlachovský Štít without a guide. Guides are regulated by the Spolok HV (Association of High Tatras Mountain Guides). Prices for Gerlachovský Štít range fro €420 for one person to €510 for three people, or £235–£263 per person for two people.
Gerlachovský štít, informally referred to as Gerlach, is the highest peak in the High Tatras, in Slovakia, and in the Carpathian Mountains. Its elevation is usually listed at 2654.4 m above sea level. The mountain features a vertical rise of approximately 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above the valley floor.
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A moderately long hike, which can be further combined with Priečne sedlo via the Prielom saddle.
The highest mountain in Poland, it can be reached from the Slovak side. One of the most popular peaks, with an alpine hut Chata pod Rysmi 1/2 hr under the top. Make sure you reach the Polish peak!
A mountain lake of glacial origin on the Tatranská magistrála hiking path, at an altitude of 1,494 metres (4,902 ft). It is one of the most visited spots in High Tatras and a starting point for many popular hikes.
A connection saddle between "Veľká studená dolina" and "Malá studená dolina" (Great and Little cold valleys). Alpine huts available at both sides (Zbojnícka and Téryho).
The greatest ice-formed lake in Tatras. A 1½-hour stroll up to Kôprovský štít is possible, and afterwards a very long round trip via Kôprová dolina valley too. For the long path it is advisable to arrange some transfer to/from Tri studničky.
Vodopád skok
A medium-sized waterfall, 1 target of the most casual hiking visitors. May be combined with hike around Štrbské Solisko, which takes several more hours.