Mały Lodowy Szczyt (2,461 m a.s.l.) — also known as Široká veža in Slovak — is a broad, dome-shaped summit sitting in the main ridge of the High Tatras, rising above Starý Smokovec and the surrounding valleys. It is a peak reserved for those seeking a genuine mountain challenge, accessible only with a licensed mountain guide, and rewarding visitors with sweeping panoramic views over one of the most dramatic alpine landscapes in Central Europe.
Wedged between Ľadový štít (2,627 m) to the north and Javorový štít (2,418 m) to the west, the summit sits precisely on the boundary between two national nature reserves — Javorová dolina and Studené doliny. From the top, on a clear day, you can see dozens of High Tatra peaks as well as mountain ranges across central and eastern Slovakia and southern Poland. The southern face drops steeply into Veľká Studená dolina, while the northern walls plunge into the scenic Javorová dolina. In summer the peak offers alpine tranquillity; in winter it becomes a serious objective for experienced alpinists.
How to reach the summitThe first recorded ascent took place on 22 July 1896, made by Jozef Déry and mountain guide Ján Hunsdorfer. The challenging southern face was first climbed in 1912 by Polish alpinists Władysław Kulczyński Jr. and Mieczysław Świerz — a route that continues to attract climbers from across Europe to this day.