Gerlachovský štít
At 2,655 m, the highest peak of the entire Carpathian range, with no marked trails, so climbing must be done with a licensed mountain guide.
Gerlachovský štít is the highest point in Slovakia and the Carpathian range. As there are no marked trails, national park regulations require people who are not members of mountaineering organizations to hire a licensed guide. The usual route starts at Sliezsky dom and follows Velická dolina, a round trip of about 10 to 12 hours that requires some climbing experience. Visitors who do not summit can admire its peak shape from Velické pleso and around Starý Smokovec. From November 1 to June 15 each year, high-altitude routes are closed, and guide fees must be booked and confirmed in advance.
Opening hours
July–September (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Velické Pleso
- Zbojnícka chata
- Rysy
- Popradské Pleso
- Symbolic Cemetery
- Téryho chata
- Lomnický štít Cable Car
- Štrbské Pleso