Hut in the Valley of Five Lakes — Hut at Morskie Oko
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Hut in the Valley of Five Lakes – Hut at Morskie Oko. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 4.6 km. Location: mountain range — High Tatras, Poland. The route in Tatra National Park (TPN): entrance is paid (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 4.6 km with 177 m of ascent and 438 m of descent from Hut in the Valley of Five Lakes to Hut at Morskie Oko. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmAlong the ridge at 1,660–1,690 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 1,826 m)
- 2–4.5 kmDescent of 420 m to Hut at Morskie Oko
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Hut in the Valley of Five Lakes. 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 1.5 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 l).
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