The video documents a hiker's journey along Orla Perć, considered the hardest and most dangerous trail in the Tatra mountains, which has taken the lives of 201 people from 1909 to 2019. The hiker starts at 6 am from the Murowaniec shelter and embarks on a challenging 21 km hike that takes 11 hours with breaks.
The trail features steep climbs, narrow rock edges, and exposed sections, including ladders and chains. The hiker highlights the importance of preparation, both physically and mentally, and recommends equipment such as helmets and harnesses.
Throughout the journey, the hiker provides historical context and information about the trail, including its development and notable landmarks. The video showcases stunning views of the Tatra mountains and provides a sense of the challenges and rewards of completing the Orla Perć trail.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Orla Perć is considered the hardest and most dangerous marked trail for tourists in the Tatra mountains.
2. From 1909-2019, 201 people lost their lives on Orla Perć.
3. In the last 25 years, 81 people have died on Orla Perć.
4. The journey starts at 6am from the shelter in Murowaniec.
5. The trail begins at the Black Gąsienicowy lake, where a small two-room hut was built in 1884.
6. The hut was shut down after 10 years due to numerous complaints from tourists.
7. The history of the building ended in 1920 after a fire.
8. The Orla Perć trail was proposed by Francis Henry Nowicki in 1901.
9. Priest Walenty Gadowski led the work of creating the mountain trail from 1903-1906.
10. The mapping and marking out of the trails took many years to complete after 1906.
11. The trail is approximately 21km long and takes around 11 hours to complete with breaks.
12. The trail includes steep climbs, narrow rock edges, and unsecured sections.
13. The highest point on the trail is the Mała Buczynowa Turnia ridge.
14. The trail ends at the shelter in Murowaniec.
15. The closest stream with drinkable water is by Czerwony Staw (Red Lake).
16. The trail includes several viewing points and scenic stops, including the Zadni Polish Pond and the Kozia Dolinka (Goat Valley).