Mała Kończysta is one of the lesser-known summits of the Slovak High Tatras, tucked away in the Kończysta Ridge, far from marked tourist trails. It's a destination for those seeking a genuine mountaineering adventure rather than an easy signposted walk.
The peak has two summits – a northern one (2450 m) and a southern one, separated by the Szczerbina notch. Its massif also hides smaller towers: Drąg, Turnia nad Drągiem and Igły nad Drągiem. The surrounding views stretch over the Batyżowiecka Valley and Złomiska Valley – a raw, rocky landscape that becomes a serious winter mountaineering challenge. In summer it reveals its stony character, and a sense of solitude and silence accompanies every step.
How to reach the summitThe first recorded summer ascent took place in 1905, while the first winter ascent wasn't achieved until 1953, at night – a fitting testament to the mountain's wild character.