Dračia hlava, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.
Drachenseeturm is a mountain peak in the High Tatras with sharp rock outcrops and steep sections in its upper reaches. The summit shows distinct geological formations with varied elevation changes across its slopes.
Local climbers first recorded the routes up this peak during early mountaineering expeditions in the 1900s. These pioneering efforts established the pathways that climbers still use today.
The name Drachenseeturm draws from local folklore about a dragon said to inhabit a mountain lake in this region. Visitors walking through this area often hear these old stories, which remain part of how people understand the landscape today.
Access to the summit is possible from June to October and requires a permit from the High Tatras National Park information centers. Check the weather conditions beforehand, as conditions change quickly at this elevation.
Rare alpine plants grow on this peak, found only at this elevation in this region. These plants thrive only in the specific mineral composition of the rocky soil at the summit.
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