Hokejka route on Lomnický peak

Hokejka is a legendary route in the western face of Lomnický štít. It represents exposed climbing in quality and compact Tatra granite up to difficulty VI+. The ascent takes place by cable car from Tatranská Lomnica to Lomnický sedlo and continues by descending Gipsy’s Ferrata under the western face of Lomnický štít. The Hokejka route has 8 pitches. The climbing is in a beautiful exposed and compact wall. Most of the pitches are in V to V+ difficulty. There are a few key spots in the route to VI+ to VII-. The ascent ends with an easy climb of difficulty III to the top of Lomnický peak. At the top there is a café and a possibility to rest on the terrace. The descent is via the normal route to the Lomnický saddle and then by cable car to Tatranská Lomnica.

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Description

Climb length:

  • 6-7 hours

Difficulty:

  • The climb is not suitable for beginners
  • Very good fitness and climbing coordination required
  • Difficulty of climb is up to VI+/VII- UIAA
  • Technically demanding climbing terrain with very exposed places and climbing
  • The whole ascent is done with a rope

Recommended preparatory climbs:

Equipment needed:

  • climbing climbing shoes
  • helmet, belay device, carabiners, harness
  • chalk bag
  • backpack
  • waterproof clothing for the mountains
  • gloves
  • food and drink 1,5 l/person
  • spare sweatshirt (polartec or merino)
  • magnesium or lump salt against cramps

What’s included:

  • guiding with a UIAGM mountain guide (the mountain guide has third party insurance and a valid UIAGM membership)
  • photos from the climb (with mobile phone)
  • rental of climbing equipment (helmet, harness)
  • A smile on the guide’s face and a pleasant comfort during the ascent 🙂

What is not included:

  • transport
  • meals
  • lift pass
  • individual insurance

Season:

Additional information

Number of persons

1 person, 2 persons