Stefanowy Wierch (1730 m a.s.l.) is one of the wilder corners of the Belianske Tatry — untouched, quiet, and beautifully remote in a range that still feels truly unspoiled. Its protected status means nature here is very much in charge, and the scenery all around rewards even a closer approach.
The peak rises above the Zadné Meďodoly valley on a ridge spur running southwest from Havran (2152 m a.s.l.), one of the main summits of the Belianske Tatry range. The summit itself is covered mostly in low alpine vegetation, which opens up sweeping views across the northern part of the Belianske Tatry main ridge and the surrounding High Tatras peaks. On a clear day you can even spot the distant Orava Beskydy with Babia Hora and Pilsko on the horizon. In summer the slopes are lush and green, in autumn they glow with the warm tones of dwarf pine and alpine grasses, while winter transforms the whole area into a silent, snow-covered wilderness.
How to reach the summitThe Belianske Tatry are the only part of the Slovak Tatras built predominantly from limestone and dolomite, giving them their characteristic pale appearance and supporting an exceptionally rich and protected alpine flora.