4.0km
Total Distance
1,068m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The climb to the highest point in Poland, on the border ridge above the lake of Morskie Oko. The path rises past a smaller tarn then up chains and rock to a summit shared with Slovakia. A long, demanding day with a big reward over the High Tatras.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring
    at the start · springs can run dry
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T5 for 0.6km
Marked route
Czarny Staw Pod Rysami - Rysy

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes