Mała Buczynowa Turnia

Mała Buczynowa Turnia is a mountain in the High Tatras that reaches 2171 meters elevation and has two distinct peaks connected by a saddle. These peaks rise between neighboring summits and create a recognizable silhouette when viewed from surrounding valleys.

The first documented summer ascent took place in 1900 when priest Walenty Gadowski and companions reached the summit with guide Jędrzej Para. This climb marks an early phase in the mountain's exploration and mountaineering history.

The mountain serves as a natural boundary between Buczynowa Dolinka Valley and Dolina Pańszczycy Valley, representing traditional Polish geographical demarcation in the Tatras.

Climbers can reach the summit using marked trails from Murowaniec hut at 1505 meters or by ascending through the Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich valley. The route involves rocky terrain and steep sections, so proper mountain experience and equipment are needed.

The northern face drops steeply around 200 meters to the Zadnie Usypy plateau in Pańszczyca, creating a dramatic vertical wall. The southern slopes descend more gradually toward Dolina Roztoki valley, making the two sides remarkably different in appearance.

GPS coordinates: 49.22743,20.04309

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10