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Świnica

High TatrasInternational mountains of EuropeLandforms of Lesser Poland VoivodeshipLesser Poland geography stubsMountains of the Western Carpathians
Poland–Slovakia borderSlovakia geography stubsTwo-thousanders of PolandTwo-thousanders of Slovakia
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Świnica (Polish) or Svinica (Slovak) is a mountain in the main crest of the High Tatras, on the Polish-Slovak border. The main peak is at 2,301 m AMSL. A marked trail leads through the summit. The Polish name Świnica (derivative form of a pig or swine) was given to this summit in the mid 19th century. It probably refers to the resemblance of the peak to silhouette of a swine. Another, doubtful explanation, is that the summit was difficult to reach.

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Štrbské Pleso


059 84 (Štrbské Pleso)
Region of Prešov, Slovakia
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