Jastrabia veža

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Jastrabia veža, Mountain summit in High Tatras, Slovakia.

The granite peak of Jastrabia veža rises to 2137 meters above sea level, featuring vertical walls and sharp ridges in the Prešov Region.

The first documented reference to this mountain dates back to 1752 when Jakub Buchholtz named it Königsnase, meaning Royal Nose in German.

Local folklore suggests that a precious red gemstone called karbunkul rested at the summit, leading to the death of treasure hunters.

The nearest access point to Jastrabia veža is through Chata pri Zelenom plese mountain hut, located 804 meters east of the summit.

The mountain contains several extreme climbing routes, including Amazónia Vertikál and Jet Stream, which rank among the most difficult in Slovakia.

Location: Prešov Region

Elevation above the sea: 2,137 m

GPS coordinates: 49.21164,20.20992

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00

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