Dračí štít, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.
Dračí štít is a summit in the High Tatras featuring two distinct peaks, with the higher point reaching 2523 meters and a lower one at 2518 meters above sea level. This double-peak arrangement creates varied climbing approaches and views from different directions.
The first documented climb took place in 1905 when Alfred Martin and Johann Breuer Junior reached the summit during summer conditions. This early ascent marks an important moment in the exploration history of this mountain region.
The name comes from Dragon Lake, and local stories tell of a dragon that supposedly lived near its shores long ago. These legends still shape how people today understand this mountain and its surroundings.
Climbing this summit requires membership in a mountaineering club affiliated with UIAA and is only permitted between mid-July and the end of October. Visitors should know that this season window is when the mountain is considered safest for ascents.
The ridge includes a notable rock formation called the Great Dragon Tooth, which appears as a third summit when viewed from certain angles. This visual quirk means the mountain looks entirely different depending on where you stand to observe it.
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