Orla Perć
49°13′06″N 20°01′43″E Orla Perć (English: Eagle's Path) is a tourist path in the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland. It is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous public paths in the entire Tatras (an equivalent to Grade 2 Scramble) and is therefore a suitable route only for experienced climbers. The path is marked with red signs. Since it was established in the early 20th century, at least 112 people have lost their lives on the route.
| Orla Perć | |
|---|---|
Trail blazing | |
| Length | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Location | Tatra Mountains, Poland |
| Trailheads | Zawrat Pass 49.219111°N 20.016417°E Krzyżne Pass 49.228694°N 20.047331°E |
| Use | Climbing |
| Highest point | Kozi Wierch 2,291 metres (7,516 ft) |
| Season | Preferably in summer |
| Hazards | Falling stones, avalanches |
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