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#618 Bunch of Rocks

Bunch of Rocks, Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia

About this stone

This glacial lake in the High Tatras is a quiet alpine jewel, covering roughly 20 hectares with a depth of about 20 meters—making it one of the larger and deeper glacial lakes in the range. The landscape here tells the story of Ice Age geology, carved by ancient glaciers into a serene mountain basin. It's the kind of place where time moves differently, where hikers find themselves lingering longer than planned, drawn in by the crisp mountain air and the reflective waters. Several penguin stones have already found their way into this area over time, quietly blending with the rocky terrain and adding layers of adventure to the High Tatras experience.

Photos

Hand-painted penguin stone #618 hidden at Bunch of Rocks, Strbske Pleso, Slovakia (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #618 hidden at Bunch of Rocks, Strbske Pleso, Slovakia (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #618 hidden at Bunch of Rocks, Strbske Pleso, Slovakia (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #618 hidden at Bunch of Rocks, Strbske Pleso, Slovakia (photo 5 of 5)

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49.1246726, 20.0578011

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Stone Details

Stone Number #618
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Štrbské Pleso
Country Slovakia
Placed Date 22 December 2025
Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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