Veľká kopa, Mountain summit in Prešov Region, Slovakia
Veľká kopa is a mountain summit in the High Tatras range, characterized by a distinctive grassy dome-shaped peak. The mountain rises to approximately 2,050 meters (6,725 feet) and forms a recognizable landmark within the alpine terrain.
The mountain first appeared in written records in 1670 and was later documented in Matej Bel's 1736 publication. These early mentions indicate the peak had gained recognition as a geographical feature worth recording.
Local shepherds from communities of Kokawa and Wychodna utilized the mountain slopes for sheep grazing before its designation as a protected area.
Access to this summit has been restricted since 1949 due to its location within a strictly protected zone of the national park. Visitors should check beforehand which routes are permitted and what regulations apply to movement in this sensitive conservation area.
The summit features five distinct ridges extending in different directions, connecting multiple alpine valleys. These ridge formations create a complex terrain pattern that contributes to the mountain's appeal for mountaineers.
Location: Prešov Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,052 m
GPS coordinates: 49.20065,19.97388
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02
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Nefcerské vodopády
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Wielka Garajowa Kopa
758 m
Rycerowa Kopa
1.3 km
Veľká brdárova grapa
2.3 km
Krajný Holý vrch
1.5 km
Zadný Holý vrch
850 m
Zadnia Garajowa Kopa
1.5 km
Wyżnia Magura Rycerowa
870 m
Gołe Wierchy
1.1 km
Zadnia Rycerowa Kopa
961 m
Mała Garajova Kopa
1 km
Malé Krížné
2.7 km
Pośrednia Magura Rycerowa
1.2 km
Mała Brdarowa Grapa
2.7 km
Niżnia Magura Rycerowa
1.7 km
Wyżni Walentkowy Stawek
2.8 km
Beskyd
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