Spálená, Mountain summit in Western Tatras, Slovakia.
Description
Spalena is a mountain summit in the Western Tatras reaching 2083 meters (6834 feet) in elevation, straddling the Liptovský Mikuláš and Tvrdošín districts. The terrain features steep slopes and rocky formations composed of varying rock types.
History
The name originates from traditional practices of burning mountain pine to clear additional grazing land for livestock in earlier centuries. These land management techniques shaped the landscape over several hundred years.
Culture
The mountain trails connect local communities across the Liptov and Orava regions, having served for centuries as traditional routes for herders and travelers. These passages were vital for exchange between valley settlements.
Practical
Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from various starting points, with summer months offering the best conditions for hiking. The paths remain accessible year-round, but snow and ice demand extra caution during colder seasons.
Did you know?
The summit offers views spanning both Slovak and Polish territories from a geological point where different rock types converge. This border position makes it an interesting location for observing landscape transitions.
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Zuberec
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Brestowa Kopa
2.8 km
Przedni Zabrat
3.1 km
Rázsocha
3.2 km
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Smutny Zwornik
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Przednie Zielone
2.1 km
Pośredni Przysłop
2 km
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2.6 km
Malý Lysec
3.1 km
Veľký Lysec
2.5 km
Rozdroże pod Bulą
3 km
Praszywe
3.1 km
Przednia Spalona
372 m
Polana Parzychwost
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