Around 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 Around Morskie Oko. 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 2.5 km, the route is circular. 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 2.5 km with 23 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Morskie Oko Hut (km 2.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Morskie Oko Hut (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Apostołykm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 411 m
- Morskie Oko Hutkm 3.3 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 1 410 m
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Trails nearby
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EasyOne-dayMarkedPalenica Białczańska Morskie OkoElevation profile993–1 410 m7.8 kmascent 417 m≈ 3 h walking
HardOne-dayMarkedMorskie Oko Rysyvia Czarny StawElevation profile1 401–2 501 m3.4 kmascent 1 100 m≈ 3 h walking
ModerateOne-dayMarkedHut in the Valley of Five Lakes Hut at Morskie OkoElevation profile1 398–1 875 m4.6 kmascent 213 m≈ 1.5 h walkingCraft nearby
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