Furkotský štít, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.
Furkot is a mountain peak in the High Tatras reaching 2,404 meters with steep granite faces and exposed rock. The summit sits within Tatra National Park surrounded by alpine terrain that offers views across the range.
The summit attracted climbers starting in the early 1900s and became important for studying the geology of the Carpathians. Its rocks have provided insights into mountain formation across the entire region.
The summit features in stories and local knowledge passed down through generations of people living near the mountains. This oral tradition shapes how nearby communities understand and relate to the High Tatras.
Climbing here requires mountaineering experience and proper gear because the slopes are steep and exposed to the elements. Summer offers the safest window, but weather can change rapidly at this elevation.
Specialized alpine plants grow here that only thrive at this altitude in this section of the mountains. These plants show how diverse the region is and how organisms adapt to harsh rocky terrain.
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