Pośrednia Sieczkowa Turnia is a lesser-known but fascinating rock feature on the eastern ridge of Świnica, appealing mainly to climbers rather than casual hikers. It rises to about 2205 m, not on the main ridge of the Sieczkowe Turnie itself, but on the eastern slopes above the Dolinka Buczynowa valley.
This is rugged, alpine terrain — below the peak drops the roughly 350-metre main wall of the Sieczkowe Turnie, one of the more intriguing walls in this part of the High Tatras, with its lower section still unclimbed. The surroundings are steep and demanding, crossed by grassy ledges and gullies, with views over the wild Dolinka Buczynowa and neighbouring towers of the Świnica ridge. This is a destination for experienced climbers, not a classic hiking route.
How to reach the summitThe name was given in 2013 by Władysław Cywiński, honouring Maciej Gąsienica Sieczka, a historic Tatra mountain guide. The wall's first ascent via the Sawicki Chimney was made by Jerzy Sawicki and Jan Zaunar in 1951, with the first winter ascent completed by Krzysztof Berbeka and Jerzy Mitkiewicz two years later.