The Tatras are an alpine mountain range. The late period of these mountains meant ...

... that they are characterized by high peaks. The highest of the peaks lie on the Slovak side of the mountains.

Gerlach is the highest peak of the entire Carpathian chain. Gerlach is 2,665 m., and the entrance to its summit is only accessible under the guidance of a guide, for people who are unfamiliar with climbing the mountains. The next peak in terms of height is Lomnica reaching 2,634 m.