Končistá is the highest peak in the southern part of the main ridge of the High Tatras. It towers from Popradský Ľadový štít peak. The ridge of Končistá separates the Batizovská dolina vallley and the Štôlska dolina valley. On the top of Končistá, we can find a rock formation called "Jármayho stôl" (Jármay's table) or "Nákova" (Anvil). In 2019, it was struck by a lightning which broke the rock leaving only two-tirds of it on the top of the peak. The other third lies in the glen below the mountain. Končistá offers a stunning panoramic view of the Batizovská dolina valley, Gerlachovský štít peak, the Dračia dolina & Mengusovská dolina valleys.
During the first part of the hike, we follow the path of Tatranská magistrála trail (until we get to Batizovské pleso tarn and descend to Sedlo pod Ostrvou saddle). The second part of the trail is beyond the marked trails. In order to ascend to Končistá, you should already have some experience with all day hikes with high elevation gains, for example to Rysy mountain, Jahňací štít peak, etc. It is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Tatras offering stunning views and allowing hikers to gain experience in moving beyond the marked trails.
