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Climbing Mount Gerlach in Slovakia with a guide

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Join Czech Mountain Guides in a 1-day adventure climbing Mount Gerlach, the highest peak in Slovakia.

Tatras

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Jun - Dec

Intermediate

Beginner


Highlights

  • Reach the highest peak in Slovakia and the Carpathian Mountains.
  • Discover the natural wonders of the Tatra National Park.
  • Contemplate a breathtaking panoramic view of the country from the top.

Description

I invite you to a 1-day adventure climbing Mount Gerlach (2655m), the highest peak in Slovakia and also in the whole Carpathian Mountains.

Mount Gerlach (also called Gerlachovka) is located in the High Tatras, a mountain range along the border of Slovakia and Poland, which belongs to the Carpathians. It is inside Tatra National Park, a beautiful natural area surrounded by glacial lakes and pine forests.

This is a very attractive peak for climbing lovers in Slovakia. It demands some technical effort and is considered level II according to the UIAA grading system. However, it is important to mention that the only way of getting there is with a UIAGM-certified mountain guide.

On this trip, I can guide you to the summit of Gerlachovský štít via one of three routes: the Classic Ascent, the Tatarka Via Ferrata, or the more demanding Martin Route, depending on your experience and conditions.

If climbing Mount Gerlach sounds interesting to you, please feel free to contact me. I will be glad to show you one of the greatest natural spots in the Tatras Mountains.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Mountain guide expenses
  • Personal equipment

Price details

  • Transport between Tatranská Polianka and Sliezsky dom and back costs €20 per person.

Meeting point

Tatranská Polianka, High Tatras. The meeting time depends on the season, conditions, and weather. It is generally between approximately 4:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

Itinerary

Day 1: Guided Mount Gerlach Climb Options

Classic ascent route: 8 hours (max. 3 people)

Sliezsky dom – Velická Valley – Velická próba – Gerlachovský štít – Batizovská próba – Batizovská Valley – Sliezsky dom

Tatarka Via Ferrata: 9 hours (max. 2 people)

Sliezsky dom – Velická Valley – Tatarka Via Ferrata – Gerlachovské Saddle – Gerlachovský štít – Batizovská próba – Batizovská Valley – Sliezsky dom

Martin Route: 10–12 hours (max. 2 people)

Sliezsky dom – Velická Valley – Litvorový štít – Zadný Gerlach – Gerlachovské Saddle – Gerlachovský štít – Batizovská próba – Batizovská Valley – Sliezsky dom

 

Equipment you will need to bring

Equipment rent on site


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Hotel Toporów Zakopane Poland
Hotel Nosalowy Dwór Zakopane Poland
Grand Hotel Stamary Zakopane Zakopane Poland

About the guide

Guide profile image

Mountain Safari

Languages

English | German | Czech | Polish | Swedish

Certificates

IFMGA


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

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