Batyżowiecki Szczyt (2448 m a.s.l.) is one of the most impressive double-summited peaks in the High Tatras — massive, wild, and strictly off-limits to casual hikers. Closing off the Batizovská Valley from the south, it rewards those who approach it with raw alpine drama and sweeping panoramas.

The peak consists of two summits: the higher Veľký Batizovský štít and the slightly lower Malý Batizovský štít, separated by the Vyšná Batizovská štrbina notch. Its flanks drop in walls of 150 to 300 metres, offering numerous climbing routes — primarily from the Batizovská Valley to the south. The landscape shifts dramatically through the seasons: sun-drenched rock faces in summer give way to icy, snow-plastered walls in winter. A beautiful view of the peak reflecting in the surface of Batizovské pleso (lake) can be enjoyed from the Tatranská magistrála trail running nearby — no climbing required for that particular treat. From the summit itself, climbers enjoy a full circular panorama stretching across the High Tatras, the Belianske Tatry ridge, the Low Tatras, and even peaks in southern Poland.

• The peak is accessible only via climbing routes from the Batizovská Valley — minimum difficulty grade III (UIAA), requiring technical climbing skills and proper equipment.
• No marked hiking trail leads to the summit. Access is permitted only with a licensed mountain guide.

• The peak lies within the Tatra National Park and two national nature reserves (Bielovodská dolina and Batizovská dolina) — a licensed mountain guide is mandatory.
• Due to its technical difficulty, Batyżowiecki Szczyt was historically one of the last summits in the Tatras to be reached.

The first summer ascent was made in 1900 by Karol Jurzyca and Józef Galko-Rusnák, while the first winter ascent followed in 1909, completed by Zygmunt Klemensiewicz and Jerzy Maślanka.