Overview
Grade: A/B
Total time: 10 hrs
Climbing time: 30 mins
Approach time: 6 hrs
Exit time: 4 hrs
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Length: 150m
Total elevation: 100m
Altitude: 2,327m
Climbing Priečne sedlo (Grade A/B) in the High Tatras is a thrilling and exposed mountain traverse. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding route is equipped with fixed chains, metal steps, and ladders, making it a demanding via ferrata-like experience rather than technical climbing. The ascent requires a good head for heights and sure-footedness as you navigate steep rock sections with breathtaking drops below. The panoramic views from the saddle itself are simply spectacular, offering sweeping vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The 'A/B' grading indicates it's accessible to experienced and fit hikers, but certainly not a leisurely walk. The return from Priečne sedlo typically involves descending the equally steep and exposed other side into the adjacent valley (e.g., Veľká Studená dolina), often leading towards another mountain hut (like Zbojnícka chata). This creates a magnificent, challenging, and unforgettable high-mountain loop, rather than a simple turnaround. The entire experience is physically demanding but offers some of the most iconic and rewarding scenery in the Tatras.
