Katowice Mountaineering Club, Memorial landmark in Katowice, Poland.
The Monument to the Alpinists features design elements representing mountaineering achievements and stands as a tribute to climbing communities in the region.
Constructed in 2015, the memorial pays homage to notable mountaineers including Jerzy Kukuczka, who completed ascents of all fourteen peaks above 8000 meters.
The memorial forms part of the Memorial Trail, connecting various historical landmarks throughout Katowice that reflect significant moments in Polish history.
Visitors can access the monument at coordinates 50.2407328, 19.0043964, with tourist information centers providing details about guided tours and local attractions.
The monument incorporates elements that recognize ten groundbreaking routes established on eight-thousander peaks by Polish mountaineers without supplemental oxygen.
GPS coordinates: 50.24073,19.00440
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:27
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