Orla Perć, Mountain trail in Tatra Mountains, Poland
Description
Orla Perć is an alpine via ferrata in the Tatra Mountains of Poland that crosses eight summits and is secured with steel cables at several points. The route follows narrow ridge crests and steep rock faces through elevations between 1900 and 2300 meters.
History
Franciszek Nowicki designed the route in 1901 to make the remote peaks of the High Tatras more accessible. Father Walenty Gadowski supervised construction between 1903 and 1906 with local workers.
Culture
The name comes from the Polish word for eagle and refers to the sharp peaks along the route. Experienced climbers use the secured sections today as a challenge in the High Tatras.
Practical
Completing the route requires via ferrata equipment, a helmet, and good fitness, as the path is technically demanding. The direction is fixed to avoid encounters at narrow points, and walking time is 6 to 8 hours.
Did you know?
Chains, ladders, and steps support climbers at particularly exposed points over the ridges. The route is considered one of the most demanding mountain trails in the entire country.
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