However, spam comments will be removed. You might have noticed the sign posts from yesterday when hiking down the mountain. From there GREEN trail takes you to Konczysty Wierch (2002 masl) and then final big climb to Starorobocianski Wierch. Zakopane is a small town set under the Tatra Mountains in Poland in the southern part of the country. : I'm sorry, this page has not been updated yet. I saw NO ONE on this trail. This is the least popular hut, however the carer takes a great pride in ensuring the hut is cosy and provides a real mountain atmosphere. The slope is steeper and steeper and you have to use some chains and iron steps fixed into the rocks for help. On top of that, the trails are going to be very busy; some locations will be even busier that you probably anticipated!
The route takes you thru Zawrat saddle and down to hut in Dolina Pieciu Stawow Polskich. This is a short and relatively easy day, only 5 hours of hiking. It’s about a 3 minute walk from the shelter to the bathroom, but can you think of a bathroom with a better view? Please have all the proper equipment, verify the weather conditions, and take into consideration your own physical abilities and/or limitations. Once at Žabí creek there will be a crossroads near a bridge. You must opt for a week long pass. A great way to recharge your body and soul after those few days hiking in the Tatra Mountains is relaxing in some thermal waters!
Tip: If you feel energetic enough, you can take a short walk to the nearby pond, Smerczynski Staw (about 1.3 km one way from Hala Ornak). The summit sits just shy of 8,200 feet. That potentially could add even more time to your hike. Contact details: biuro@schroniskoroztoka.pl, +48 600 443 733. Overnight stay: Dolina Chocholowska mountain hut. If you choose GREEN trail, you’ll pass Siklawica, the highest waterfall in Polish Tatra and enjoy walking in a beautiful forest along the Roztoka river. If the forecast says anything about thunderstorms - do not go. Buachaille Etive Mor, an incredible hike in Glencoe, Scotland! From down there, at the Czarny Staw lake, it didn't look that scary at all. Do not drink tap water however - it's not potable!
This trails follows up a stony path through the spruce forest until the top of the mountain where Murowaniec is located. These can be purchased at any of the Tourist Information Centers and entrance points into the National Park. Catch a bus from Palenica Białczańska back to Zakopane. I should also mention the summit sits at 7,125 feet. One step wrong, and you're dead. Overnight stay: Dolina Pieciu Stawow Polskich hut, Route: from Dolina Pieciu Stawow mountain hut, back to Zakopane via Dolina Roztoki. If not, continue on the GREEN TRAIL for an hour and half. In Poland the rescue services are also FREE, so you are helping fund the rescue teams. Are you interested in hiking these mountains? Tatra mountains are part of the Carpathian mountains and the highest range in Poland. Absolutely magnificent, indescribable feeling. There were two guides for the small group of four. A lot of people used this as an alternative of going up the YELLOW TRAIL of Szpiglasowy Przełęcz. It is a rather long climb to the top of the ridge, but the views will keep you distracted. If the sound of climbing Zawrat mountain pass (day 5) is not appealing to you, you could hike up via Krzyzne mountain and then descent to Dolina Pieciu Stawow Polskich. Reaching the summit of Rysy is no joke and you should plan at least 3 and a half hours. Despite the fact that paths are fantastically marked and it’s really difficult to get lost, it is crucial to have a map should you need to change your planned route. The BLUE TRAIL to Morski Oko is only 2.5 miles and mostly downhill. They were great for keeping my feet light weight, but I wish I would have had more ankle support. Prices fit in great with those on a budget. This one doesn’t come as a surprise!