Morskie Oko — Rysy, via Czarny Staw
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Morskie Oko – Czarny Staw – Rysy. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 3.4 km. Location: mountain range – High Tatras, Poland. The route is in the Tatra National Park (TPN): entrance fee (tickets online or at the ticket offices), from March 1 to November 30, trails can only be walked from dawn to dusk.
At a glance
A short route of 3.4 km with 1,100 m of ascent from Morskie Oko to Rysy. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Rysy (2,501 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 490 m (≈48%), near Bula pod Rysami.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Morskie Oko. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineBąkowo Zohylina Wyźnio Highland Tavern13 km from the trailBąkowo Zohylina Wyźnio is a regional highland tavern in Zakopane housed in a wooden "szałas" (shepherd-hut-style building) with a view of the Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsTermy Zakopiańskie (Aqua Park Zakopane)14 km from the trailTermy Zakopiańskie is a thermal water park right in Zakopane, on Jagiellońska Street, only a kilometre from Krupówki.
Crafts & workshopsSztukomania Studio, Zakopane: handmade ceramics and pottery workshops14 km from the trailSztukomania is a small ceramics and woodwork studio on Staszica street in Zakopane, a few minutes' walk from Krupówki.
Markets & fairsEuropean Fair of Regional Products, Zakopane (every August)14 km from the trailThe European Fair of Regional Products (Europejskie Targi Produktów Regionalnych) is a five-day festival of food, crafts and music held every August on Górna Równia...