Ťažký štít, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.
The Martin Roth Spitze summit rises at coordinates 49.1737045, 20.0915347, forming part of the natural border between Slovakia and Poland in the Tatra Mountains.
The peak has drawn scientific expeditions since the early 20th century, leading to discoveries about geological formations and alpine flora in the High Tatras region.
Local communities maintain traditional mountaineering practices through designated climbing routes, preserving knowledge passed down through generations of Slovak guides.
Climbers need specialized equipment and permits to access the summit, with recommended visits during summer months when weather conditions are most stable.
The mountain carries different names across languages, known as Ťažký štít in Slovak, Martin Roth Spitze in German, and Ciężki Szczyt in Polish.
GPS coordinates: 49.17370,20.09153
Latest update: March 19, 2025 00:46
Rysy
664 m
Tatra Spitze
156 m
Żabi Koń
1 km
Niżnie Rysy
1.1 km
Gánok
909 m
Ochsenrückenturm
1.3 km
Hunfalvy-Joch
318 m
Żabia Turnia Mięguszowiecka
1.2 km
Galeria Gankowa
797 m
Rumanowy Szczyt
1 km
Żłobisty Szczyt
1.2 km
Dračí štít
349 m
Drachenseeturm
651 m
Bartkowa Turnia
643 m
Ťažká veža
1.1 km
Szpara pod Rysami
1.2 km
Kopa nad Váhou
442 m
Kopki
863 m
Kogutek
82 m
Pośredni Ganek
822 m
Wielka Kopa Popradzka
707 m
Trümmentalturm
1.2 km
Mała Kopa Popradzka
796 m
Rumanowa Kopka
911 m
Zmarzła Siklawa
1.3 km
Wielka Szarpana Turnia
593 m
Mała Szarpana Turnia
675 m
Pośrednia Szarpana Turnia
649 mReviews
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