Široká veža, Mountain peak in High Tatras, Slovakia
Široká veža is a mountain peak in the High Tatras rising to 2461 meters with steep rock faces and multiple climbing routes through limestone formations. The mountain attracts experienced climbers who navigate its challenging passages and exposed ridges.
The first recorded ascent occurred in 1896 when József Déry and mountain guide Johan Hunsdorfer senior reached the summit. Since then, the peak has remained a valued climbing destination in the region.
The mountain holds significance in Slovak mountaineering tradition, with local guides passing down knowledge of its routes through generations.
Reaching the summit requires technical climbing equipment and experienced guidance, with most routes starting from the Zbójnicka mountain hut. Visitors should be prepared for exposed sections and complex rock passages.
The mountain presents different climbing challenges on each face, with its northern side containing a series of natural rock formations.
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Banská Bystrica
135.3 km
Ostrý štít
488 m
Malý Ľadový štít
722 m
Spąga
304 m
Harnaska Turnia
173 m
Malý Ostrý štít
595 m
Żółty Szczyt
748 m
Wielka Zbójnicka Turnia
122 m
Pięciostawiańska Kopa
630 m
Mała Zbójnicka Turnia
183 m
Strelecká veža
872 m
Zbójnicki Kopiniak
237 m
Mała Pośrednia Grań
915 m
Pośrednia Zbójnicka Turnia
144 m
Sokolia veža
383 m
Drobná veža
486 m
Mała Spąga
364 m
Mała Lodowa Kopa
683 m
Prostredné Sivé pleso
711 m
Nižné Sivé pleso
693 m
Sobkowy Kopiniak
975 m
Lodowy Ząb
562 m
Nižné Strelecké pleso
871 m
Pośredni Lodowy Kopiniak
606 m
Pięciostawiańska Czuba
605 m
Mały Lodowy Kopiniak
546 m
Vyšné Sivé pleso
822 m
Wąska Turnia
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