Gerlachovská veža, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.
Gerlachovská veža rises to 2607 meters elevation, presenting steep rock faces and technical climbing sections within the Carpathian mountain range.
The peak received multiple names throughout different political periods, including Mittlere Gerlsdorfer Spitze during the Austro-Hungarian administration and Pośredni Gerlach in Polish.
Slovak mountaineering traditions require climbers to obtain certification or hire local mountain guides before attempting ascents on this challenging peak.
The ascent starts at Tatranská Polianka and spans 8.5 kilometers with a 900-meter elevation gain, requiring specialized climbing equipment and proper physical preparation.
The mountain features grade II climbing routes and includes technical sections with fixed chains, making it accessible only under specific weather conditions.
GPS coordinates: 49.16366,20.13501
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00
High Tatras
357 m
Gerlachovský štít
81 m
Polski Grzebień
1.2 km
Zadný Gerlach
385 m
Mały Gerlach
208 m
Batyżowiecka Próba
457 m
Batizovský štít
814 m
Wielicka Próba
889 m
Kaczy Szcyt
1.1 km
Lavínový štít
485 m
Litworowy Szczyt
913 m
Velický štít
1.1 km
Popradský Ľadový štít
1.4 km
Kostolík
813 m
Lavínová veža
529 m
Targana Turnia
505 m
Kvetnicová veža
652 m
Gerlachowska Turniczka
677 m
Ponad Kocioł Turnia
391 m
Batizovský žľab
638 m
Wielicka Turniczka
835 m
Mały Batyżowiecki Szczyt
872 m
Batyżowieckie Czuby
701 m
Urbanowe Turnie
712 m
Ponad Staw Turnia
1 km
Sucha Kopa Wielicka
977 m
Urbanowa Czuba
652 m
Gerlachowska Kopka
805 mReviews
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