Explore Place
Czerteż, at 774 m above sea level, is the highest peak of the Pieninek ridge, which is part of the Pieniny Proper. It belongs to the famous Sokola Perć trail and is located between Czertezik and the Burzana Pass, which separates it from Ociemny Wierch. The northern slopes of the peak descend steeply towards the Dunajec River, while the southern slopes descend into the deep and wild valley of the Pieniny Stream. There used to be a clearing near Czertezik, where trees were felled, hence the peak used to be called Czertez or Czertezy, which is reminiscent of the Lemko "czerteż" or "czertiż" meaning felling.
Blue Route
Following the blue trail, you can conquer Čertezik from the Szczawnica side. The route leads through Dunajec, Sokolica and Czertezik, and heads towards Trzech Korony.
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Green Route
The trail forms a loop which begins and ends in Krościenko nad Dunajcem and leads through Kras, Sokolica, Czertezik, Czerteż, Burzana Pass and Toporzysko.
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Views
The Pieniny Mountains are famous for their amazing views and Čertez is no exception. From the viewing terrace, there is a panorama of the Dunajec Gorge, the Tatra Mountains, the Three Crowns and the Castle Mountain.
Legend
According to legend, Čertezh and Čertezik are named after the sons of the Pieniny king who died in battle against enemy invaders.
