Kościelec, Mountain summit in Tatra National Park, Poland
The pyramid-shaped Kościelec peak rises to 2,155 meters above sea level, featuring granite formations and steep slopes in the Western Tatra Mountains.
Antoni Hoborski completed the first recorded ascent of Kościelec in 1805, while Mieczysław Karłowicz and Roman Kordys achieved the initial winter climb in 1908.
The mountain's name translates to 'church peak' in Polish, referencing its cathedral-like silhouette that stands against the Tatra Mountains skyline.
The ascent to Kościelec spans 18 kilometers round trip with 1,310 meters elevation gain, requiring 8 to 10 hours of hiking from the Murowaniec shelter.
A tragic avalanche on Mały Kościelec in 1909 led to the establishment of the Tatra Volunteer Mountain Rescue Service, enhancing safety measures throughout the region.
Elevation above the sea: 2,155 m
GPS coordinates: 49.22518,20.01458
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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Świnica
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Kozi Wierch
1.3 km
Ödkarturm
953 m
Skrajny Granat
1.4 km
Südliche Granatenspitze
1.3 km
Niebieska Turnia
618 m
Gemsenbastei
1.1 km
Gąsienicowa Turnia
679 m
Unterer Seealmturm
589 m
Skrajna Turnia
1.2 km
Mittlerer Turm
1 km
Zadni Kościelec
180 m
Mittlere Granatenspitze
1.3 km
Gefrorene Zacken
802 m
Kołowa Czuba
1.2 km
Czarny Mniszek
1.4 km
Świnicka Koleba
699 m
Valentinsgrat
1.1 km
Kerbkoppe
386 m
Schron w Zadnim Kościelcu
250 m
Świnicka Koleba Niżnia
708 m
Skrajna Sieczkowa Turnia
1.3 km
Zadnia Sieczkowa Turnia
1.4 km
Pośrednia Sieczkowa Turnia
1.4 km
Szczelina w Zadnim Kościelcu
261 m
Łopata
1.3 km
Wyżni Walentkowy Stawek
1.3 kmReviews
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