Wielicka Próba

Wielicka Próba is a steep rock passage in the High Tatras at roughly 1980 meters elevation that climbers use to reach Gerlachspitze summit. The section requires technical rock scrambling across exposed terrain with metal handholds and clamps for grip and balance.

The route was first documented on August 31, 1874, when climbers Mór Déchy and Anton Döller completed the ascent with their group. This passage became an established climbing route in the Slovak Tatras from that time onward.

The trail marks a traditional mountaineering passage in the Slovak Tatras, requiring skilled navigation and adherence to local climbing regulations.

Access to this section requires a certified mountain guide, as independent climbing is not permitted without special authorization and mountaineering club membership. Check current conditions and forecasts ahead of time, as weather can shift rapidly at this elevation.

The only climbing aids remaining on this passage are metal clamps and pegs, following the mysterious disappearance of support chains in 2004. This unexplained event still shapes climbers' experience of the route today.

Location: Poprad District

Elevation above the sea: 1,980 m

GPS coordinates: 49.16030,20.14610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06