pronunciation translated english peak highest peak slovakia long mountain chain northern central europe usually listed metres exact elevation actually metres feet lower shape marked huge despite relatively low elevation vertical rise valley floor makes mistaken average mountain rugged high range distant past played symbolic role eyes rulers populations central european nations point 19th mid-20th century different names managed highest mountain countries czechoslovakia slovakia span decades 20th century shares geology ecology rest provides worthwhile environment highest ground europe north parallel linking approximately munich vienna travel restrictions imposed mountain particularly point available climb east germans hungarians poles continues attract share visitors local authorities continually adding new restrictions access names present means peak village polish names polish names past peak earliest recorded german map mountain recorded meaning names referred peak characteristic like common travel books literature 19th century current linking mountain village foot echoed oldest known reference peaks near municipal lands latin hungarian elements village mountains drawing paralleled peak person identify highest peak rendered crest version report mountains high acquired names villages foothills determined mountain highest point region succession authorities held control took interest changed periodically symbolic reasons austria-hungary highest peak received government sponsored contemporary head state emperor catch changes dissolution monarchy mountain continued known simply belonged village polish government claiming territory poland simultaneously called mountain polish peak gained control new government changed honor dropped favor earlier result communist coup état mountain renamed traditional restored decade later remained unchanged present history considered highest mountain official measurement peaks period monarchy 18th century considered highest candidate peaks status highest mountain time person accurately highest peak measurement formally confirmed survey party generally accepted issued new authoritative collection maps confirmed ascent village routes challenge secured chains access members national club allowed climb peak visitors certified mountain guide easiest routes usually named respective valleys protected chains exposed section tricky orientation especially ridge difficult routes climbing moments rely ones hands hold ones snow grade routes iii climb scale lower total elevation gain spend night driven mountain guide winter offers challenging alpine climb mixed climbing risk unmarked green marked trail leading near southern edge plateau equally unmarked indistinct route north west mountain eastern slopes elevation occasional begin appear farther fastest easiest descent mountain guides follow route east west direction ascending descending order reduce popular multi pitch routes technical climbing eastern south western walls exceptionally long situated solid granite walls best season climbing mid september mid october snow falls good season lasts late june early august route falls ordinance according depart marked trails subject fines members led certified mountain guide camping subject similar restrictions rangers mountain guides authorized collect fines spot build mark periodically taken apart conditions summit human response authors estimate altitude sickness appear elevations low affects fit unfit equal measure reported lower elevations reported low air pressure begins marginal effects summit water arterial oxygen lower visitors places residence difficult distinguish slight oxygen summit fatigue caused required reach authors speak possible minimal sensory unlike fitness age factor reaching highest point famed guide took clients summit age view like 19th century comment british impressive picturesque modern usually appreciate view highest peaks west north east farther visible eastern low south east better usual visibility rare occurrence fall winter needed paradise region exceptionally visibility extend austrian alps polish czech giant mountains hundreds miles away reported enjoyment view partly awareness highest point northern central europe countries visibility merely summer water air fog days afternoon visibility common later fall winter view partly blocked long ridge west areas near mountain south north obscured including marked trails offer spectacular views drops varied scenery encompassing weather effects high altitude weather ascend pronounced altitude temperature gradient mountain resorts summit steep low air temperature higher masked high clear skies effect increased cloud cover combined conditions impact considerably detrimental rain snow summit disappears clouds periods time days translates fog elevation possible anxiety temperatures somewhat lower elevation weather potential impact visitors little different high marked trails typical daily weather pattern summer clear morning clouds gathering mid morning noon occasional showers storms afternoon chance rain lowest peaks drop frequency storms lightning opposed summit highest ridges little different lower elevations people exposed wind freezing rain lightning greater difficulty cope nearest shelter ascend natural shelters route climate
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