Smrečiny, Mountain peak in Western Tatras, Slovakia and Poland
Smrečiny is a mountain peak in the Western Tatras spanning the border between Slovakia and Poland, with two summits linked by a mountain saddle. The higher summit reaches 2068 meters while the saddle between them sits at 2051 meters.
The summit was first reached in winter during 1910 when ski mountaineers successfully climbed the mountain under harsh snow conditions. This milestone marks an important moment in the region's climbing history.
The name comes from Hala Smreczyny, a traditional grazing area in the Tomanowa Valley where shepherds once tended their herds. This historic land use shapes how local people relate to the mountain landscape today.
The mountain sits within strictly protected nature reserve areas where marked trail access is severely limited. Visitors need to check local regulations before attempting to reach this peak.
The mountain hosts the highest occurrence of dwarf larch trees in the Tatras, with specimens growing at around 1900 meters. This hardy tree species persists even in the harsh conditions found at that elevation.
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