Štrbské Solisko (2,302 m a.s.l.) is one of the most striking peaks in the Solisko Ridge of the High Tatras — a bold, rocky summit that stands out clearly above Štrbské Pleso lake when viewed from below. It promises wild alpine scenery and a sweeping panorama that makes every step worthwhile.
The peak sits on the boundary between two beautiful valleys — Mlynická and Furkotská — which it divides like a stone wall. The terrain is rugged and alpine: bare rock, scree and, lower down, patches of dwarf pine. In autumn the slopes glow with warm russet tones; in winter the summit is coated in snow and ice, making it even more serious. From the top, a full 360-degree view takes in countless High Tatra summits as well as distant ranges including the Low Tatras, Veľká Fatra and the Spiš-Gemer Karst.
How to reach the summitThe name 'Solisko' traces back to an old shepherding tradition — herdsmen used to leave salt for their sheep and cattle at the foot of the ridge. A tiny, quietly forgotten trace of human life in this wild Tatra wilderness.