Ice climbing
Tatran ice near The Zamkovského Chalet in Little Cold Valley.
The Zamkovského Chalet is located at the mouth of Little Cold Valley in the High Tatras, at the altitude of 1475 m a.s.l. There are several very interesting icefalls near it. The closest one is about 10 minutes on foot from the chalet.
More information about the chalet and the sights in its vicinity can be found at www.zamka.sk
Enjoy a dose of adrenalin in sparkly Tatran icefalls which were modelled for you by the beautiful Tatra queen.
Source: www.zamka.sk (The Zamkovského Chalet)
The Zamkovského Chalet ice climbing courses can be found in this hyperlink: Ice climbing courses
1. Icefall "Slnečná zákruta"
difficulty II/3 to 4, height of the icefall 25 m.
Access: from the chalet along the red trail in the direction of Hrebienok, you will arrive at the icefall after about 10 min. walk.
2. Icefall" V Záhradkách"
difficulty II/5 to 90 degrees, height of the icefall 80 m.
Access: from the chalet along the red trail in the direction of Hrebienok, on Magistrála track above Rainer's Chalet turn right in the direction of Slavkovský hrebeň.
Duration of travel approx. 30 min.
3. Icefall "Uhoľné prázdniny"
difficulty II/2+, height of the icefall 35 m.
Access: from the chalet along the green trail in the direction of Téryho Chalet, after 15 min. of walking turn right under Lomnický hrebeň.
Duration of travel approx. 30 min.
4. "Veverkov" icefall
difficulty II/4 to 80 degrees, height of the icefall 55 m.
Access: from the chalet along the red trail in the direction of Hrebienok, turn right when on the level of Rainer's Chalet and follow the blue trail in the direction of Zbojnická Chalet. After 20 min. turn left under Veverkov žľab.
Duration of travel approx. 45 min.
5. and 6. "Groszov" icefall upper and lower
difficulty II/3+ to 4, up to 85 degrees., height of the icefall 45 m.
Access: from the chalet along the red trail in the direction of Hrebienok, turn right when on the level of Rainer's Chalet and follow the blue trail in the direction of Zbojnická Chalet. After 40 min. turn left towards Slavkovský Peak.
Duration of travel approx. 55 min.
Icefalls near The Sliezský House in Velická Valley
Photo by: Ladislav Janiga / www.janiga.sk /
Photos can be order in the form of pictures on the wall.
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- Vyšné Baštové sedlo,
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