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Lesser Poland Voivodeship
powiat tatrzański
gmina Bukowina Tatrzańska

Great Polish Lake – Morskie Oko (Sea Eye) loop from Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich

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Poland
Lesser Poland Voivodeship
powiat tatrzański
gmina Bukowina Tatrzańska

Great Polish Lake – Morskie Oko (Sea Eye) loop from Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich

Hard

4.5

(4)

195

hikers

Great Polish Lake – Morskie Oko (Sea Eye) loop from Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich

06:25

12.8km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5 m for 5 m

After 1.64 km for 2.29 km

After 9.03 km for 3.73 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1

17 m

Mountain hut in the Valley of Five Polish Ponds

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You can stop here and have something warm to eat, and it is also possible to stay overnight.

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2

489 m

Great Polish Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Great Polish Lake (Wielki Staw Polski) is the largest lake in the valley of the Five Polish Lakes (Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich). It has an area of 61.25 ha and is 1665 m high.

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3

1.89 km

Valley of the Five Polish Lakes

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The Valley of Five Lakes is a true miracle of nature. The crystal clear water in the lakes shimmers in the sun, reflecting the mighty peaks of the Tatras.

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4

2.67 km

Great Pond of Poland

Highlight • Lake

In May, crampons and ice axes are essential. The approach is on snow and very steep.

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5

4.12 km

Szpiglasowy Wierch

Highlight • Summit

Incredible views from this peak. You can see Rysy, Mięguszowieckie Szczyty, Cubryna, Mnich, the High Tatras and Orla Perć. And those ponds below! An incredible thing.

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5.11 km

Szpiglasowa Kopka

Peak

7

8.59 km

View of Morskie Oko from the mountain hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful trail around the lake and up to the Black Pond Lake. Stunning views from the Mountain Hut itself.

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8

8.59 km

Morskie Oko (Sea Eye)

Highlight • Lake

A picturesque place. Is also well visited here.
Until here, sneakers are sufficient but if you want to be around the lake, it should be good hiking boots.

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9

8.64 km

Morskie Oko Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The lake shore in front of the hut is literally overcrowded on weekends and holidays.

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11.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

12.8 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

321 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

2.43 km

321 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (1,400 m)

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