Climbing Mount Gerlach in Slovakia with a guide

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.

In this trip, I will guide you to the summit of Mount Gerlach through the Velická Step climbing route, which is also called ‘the normal route’. 

The starting point for the climb will be the hotel Sliezky Dom (1670m). From there, we’ll walk for 8 kilometers until we reach the summit. This ascent might take between six and nine hours, depending on your fitness level.

If the weather is nice, you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the whole country from its highest point.

The best time for climbing Mount Gerlach is from late May to late September. There may also be good weather conditions during  October.

Nevertheless, it’s also possible to climb this Slovakian peak in winter, using the Batizovská climbing route. In this case, climbing may be harder than doing it during summer.

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.