Gerlach Peak (Gerlachovský štít)

Region: Prešov Region
District: Poprad
Tourist location: Tatras (Tatry) - tourist location
Mountains: Tatras - Tatra Mountains

Eastern Tatras

High Tatras

Category: Mountain peaks in Slovakia

Gerlach Peak (Gerlachovský štít) - Slovakia

Gerlach Peak (in Slovak Gerlachovský štít) is the highest peak in Slovakia. It has a height of 2655 m. Gerlach Peak is, because of its height and breathtaking scenery, one of the most visited peaks in the High Tatras. It is possible to climb there only under the leadership of a skilled mountain guide. It is situated in the crotch of the Back Gerlach Peak (Zadný Gerlachovský štít) separated by the Gerlach saddle (Gerlachovské sedlo). The comb goes from the top of the peak to the Cauldron Peak (Kotlový štít) where it forks and creates wellknown Gerlach cauldron (Gerlachovský kotol).

Gerlach Peak (Gerlachovský štít) - places, nature, attractions nearby

Batizov waterfalls (Batizovské vodopády)

Milan Rúfus house - museum of Milan Rufus

Stará Ľubovňa Castle - Museum in Stará Lubovňa

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Nature around