description Gerlachovský štít Overview
At 2,655 meters (8,711 feet), Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak in Slovakia and the entire Carpathian mountain range, located in the High Tatras near the village of Gerlachov. The mountain was officially renamed Stalinov štít (Stalin Peak) from 1949 to 1959 during the communist period and has also borne other political names before reverting to its original designation. It remains a restricted-access summit for which a certified mountain guide is legally required.
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How high is Gerlachovský štít?
Gerlachovský štít is about 2,655 meters high, making it the highest peak in Slovakia and the entire Carpathian range. It stands in the High Tatras. [Slovakia Travel](https://slovakia.travel/gerlachovsky-stit-vysoke-tatry)
Where is Gerlachovský štít located?
The mountain is in northern Slovakia near the village of Gerlachov. It is also commonly shortened to Gerlach in English and Slovak travel writing.
Was Gerlachovský štít ever called Stalin Peak?
Yes. The mountain was officially called Stalinov štít from 1949 to 1959, after which the traditional name Gerlachovský štít was restored.
Can hikers climb Gerlachovský štít without a guide?
The normal ascent is an alpine route rather than a simple marked hiking trail, and visitors are generally required to climb with a certified mountain guide. A guided summer ascent commonly takes about 8 to 10 hours.
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