Kasprowy Wierch, Mountain summit in Tatra County, Poland.
Description
Kasprowy Wierch is a summit at 1,987 meters elevation on the Polish-Slovak border in the Western Tatras. Four ridges meet here and create an exposed platform with views into valleys on both sides of the frontier.
History
The cable car to the summit opened in 1936 and was at that time the longest pendulum cable car in the world. Construction took two years and enabled easy access to this elevation in winter for the first time.
Culture
The name comes from Slovak shepherds who once grazed their sheep on the mountain meadows and named the area after the white limestone rock. Today the summit serves as a popular starting point for hikers who descend into different valleys from here or continue along the ridge crests.
Practical
The cable car brings visitors to the summit in two sections, with a midway station halfway up. Hiking trails also lead to the top, but require several hours of ascent and adequate fitness.
Did you know?
A weather station on the summit has recorded measurements for decades and helped research rare cloud formations. The station still operates today and provides weather data for the region.
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