Tatra Lakes Trail: Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pieciu Stawow Polskich - Schronisko PTTK przy Morskim Oku

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich. Woodland and valley sections gradually give way to mountain meadows, rocky slopes and open views. Later, the main places are Schronisko PTTK przy Morskim Oku and Татранский национальный парк. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children With caution

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Zakopane by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling. This is a point-to-point route, so arrange the return from the finish in advance.

By car

Drive via local roads from Zakopane to official Tatra National Park entrances toward the start of “Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer. Leaving a car at the start does not solve the return journey.

Parking

Use an official car park at an official paid national-park entrance car park. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich

Schronisko PTTK przy Morskim Oku

Татранский национальный парк

Difficult sections and safety

Climbs and descents can slow the pace considerably, especially on wet or rocky ground. The finish is separate from the start, so return logistics should be arranged before setting out.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 1–2 hours

Complete time on the route 2–3 hours

Best time to go

Best time: June–October, depending on snow and trail conditions

Ice, snow and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast for the route, not only for the nearest town

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

windproof and waterproof layers

a warm layer and a hat

trekking poles if you use them

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Asphalt 100%

Surface is defined for 0.31 km of 4.88 km.

Asphalt 100% · 0.31 km