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The highest mountain in Poland, it can be reached from the Slovak side. One of the most popular peaks, with an alpine hut Chata pod Rysmi 1/2 hr under the top. Make sure you reach the Polish peak!
Rysy is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, eastern part of the Tatra Mountains, located on the border between Poland and Slovakia. Rysy has three summits: the middle at 2,501 m (8,205 ft); the north-western at 2,500 m (8,202 ft); and the south-eastern at 2,473 m (8,114 ft). The north-western summit is the highest point of Poland and belongs to the Crown of Polish Mountains; the other two summits are on the Slovak side of the border.
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The greatest ice-formed lake in Tatras. A 1½-hour stroll up to Kôprovský štít is possible, and afterwards a very long round trip via Kôprová dolina valley too. For the long path it is advisable to arrange some transfer to/from Tri studničky.
A mountain lake of glacial origin on the Tatranská magistrála hiking path, at an altitude of 1,494 metres (4,902 ft). It is one of the most visited spots in High Tatras and a starting point for many popular hikes.
Non-accessible by general public, it's the highest peak of Slovakia. It's possible to access for members of national UIAA club or with a certified mountain guide. You can be fined for hiking Gerlachovský Štít without a guide. Guides are regulated by the Spolok HV (Association of High Tatras Mountain Guides). Prices for Gerlachovský Štít range fro €420 for one person to €510 for three people, or £235–£263 per person for two people.
A moderately long hike, which can be further combined with Priečne sedlo via the Prielom saddle.
Vodopád skok
A medium-sized waterfall, 1 target of the most casual hiking visitors. May be combined with hike around Štrbské Solisko, which takes several more hours.
"Whitewater" valley
Longest (>10 km) valley in the Tatra area, it's the only one typically Alpine, in nature and arguably one of the most beautiful ones. Because of the length, the hike is quite demanding - usually when combined with Poľský hrebeň, it's easily more than 8 hr, not including stops.