Solisko ridge

The Solisko ridge in the High Tatras is a fascinating mountain tour that offers spectacular views and an unforgettable adventure. The ridge starts at Predné Solisko and ends after climbing over Veľké Solisko. Its length is 4.5 km and the difficulty level is up to UIAA III. The ridge is exposed in several places and offers spectacular climbing. The tour starts with a chair  lift to the Solisko hut from Štrbské pleso. It continues along the marked trail to Predné Solisko where the ridge itself begins. After descending the ridge to the Bystrá lávka pass, there is a descent through the Furkotská valley and a traverse back to the Solisko hut. From the Solisko hut, the chair lift down to Štrbské pleso follows again, where the tour ends.

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Description

Tour length:

  • 7 hours

Route:

The tour leads over the following peaks

  • Predné Solisko   2093 m
  • Mlynické Solisko   2301 m
  • Štrbské Solisko   2302 m
  • Furkotské Solisko   2320 m
  • Malé Solisko   2330 m
  • Predná Solisková veža   2342 m
  • Zadná Solisková veža   2350 m
  • Soliskové hrby
  • Prostredné Solisko    2400 m
  • Veľké Solisko   2412 m

Difficulty of tour:

  • The tour is not suitable for beginners
  • Very good fitness and climbing coordination required
  • Ascent difficulty is III UIAA
  • Technically demanding climbing terrain with very exposed places and climbing
  • The whole ascent is done with a rope

Equipment needed:

  • climbing shoes (vibram sole)
  • backpack
  • helmet
  • harness
  • waterproof clothing for the mountains
  • gloves
  • hat
  • food and drink 1,5 l/person
  • spare sweatshirt (polartec or merino)
  • magnesium or lump salt against cramps

What’s included:

  • guiding with a UIAGM mountain guide (the mountain guide has third party insurance and a valid UIAGM membership)
  • photos from the tour (with mobile phone)
  • rental of climbing equipment (helmet, harness)
  • A smile on the guide’s face and a pleasant comfort during the ascent 🙂

What is not included:

  • transport
  • food
  • lift pass
  • individual insurance

Season:

Additional information

Number of persons

1 person, 2 persons