Hrubá veža, Mountain summit in Prešov Region, Slovakia.
Hrubá veža rises to 2086 meters above sea level as a prominent rocky peak in the High Tatras, featuring steep slopes and exposed rock formations shaped by centuries of glacial activity and weathering processes.
First officially climbed in 1906 by Polish mountaineers Zygmunt Klemensiewicz, Roman Kordys, and Jerzy Maślanka, this summit became a focal point for early 20th-century alpine exploration in the Tatra range.
The name translates to 'Thick Tower' in Slovak, reflecting its substantial appearance that has inspired local folklore and represents the rugged character of Slovak mountain heritage in regional traditions.
Access requires technical climbing skills as no marked tourist trails lead directly to the summit, with climbers typically starting from established trailheads in the Tatra National Park using proper mountaineering equipment.
This nunatak features a distinctive two-peak formation with the southeastern summit slightly higher than the northwestern one, separated by a deep cleft called Litworová Priehyba that challenges even experienced climbers.
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