Jeklíová

Jeklíová is a mountain massif located in the High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia. The massif is situated on the border between the lowlands of the town of Velický Pričina and the basin of the Polianka stream, forming a boundary with the Čerňava valley.

The massif is named after the village of Jelšava in the Banská Bystrica District, although it is located at a significant distance. The name is derived from the Slovak word "jelša", meaning "elt" or "elm tree", which is a common indicator for the area of Jelšava. This name has been adopted for the massif, despite being located outside of the immediate area.

Jeklíová is considered one of the highest massifs in the High Tatras, with several peaks exceeding 2,000 meters in elevation. The peaks offer scenic views of the surrounding area, particularly to the east and southeast. The area is part of the High Tatras National Park, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The massif consists of metamorphic and crystalline rocks that have undergone glacial erosion during the ice ages. The rocky outcrops and pebbles found in the area are primarily composed of gneiss and schist, with grains of mica and biotite visible to the naked eye.

As a remote and remote mountain massif, Jeklíová is mostly inaccessible due to its location in protected areas of the National Park. The area can be approached by hiking trails that start in nearby settlements and lead to the valley basins of the Polianka and Biele Valley streams.