Ostrva

The Ostrva summit rises prominently at coordinates 49.1499103 latitude and 20.0899777 longitude, providing extended views across the Tatra mountain range.

The summit has maintained its geographical position through centuries of territorial changes, from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to modern-day Slovakia's independence in 1993.

The name Ostrva reflects the multilingual heritage of the region, known as Oszterva-csúcs in Hungarian and Osterwa in Polish, demonstrating cross-border connections.

Marked hiking trails lead to the summit from multiple starting points, with recommended access during summer months from June through September for optimal climbing conditions.

The summit functions as a natural boundary marker between different ecological zones, supporting distinct plant species at various elevation levels throughout the year.

GPS coordinates: 49.14991,20.08998

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07