Rysy
A popular 2,499 m peak on the Slovak–Polish border that hikers can climb on their own, passing Rysy Hut, the highest mountain hut, on a classic Tatra challenge route.
Rysy is one of the most popular peaks that visitors can hike to independently, and its northern side lies in Poland. The Slovak route starts at Popradské Pleso and follows the red trail up through Mengusovská dolina. The final section has chains and metal ladders, leading to Chata pod Rysmi (Rysy Hut, 2,250 m, where you can stop for tea) before the summit. The round trip takes about 8 to 9 hours. It suits only experienced, fit hikers; avoid summit attempts in rain and in the afternoon during thunderstorm season. High-altitude routes close every year from November 1 to June 15.
Opening hours
June 16–October 31
Nearby sights
- Popradské Pleso
- Symbolic Cemetery
- Gerlachovský štít
- Skok Waterfall
- Štrbské Pleso
- Velické Pleso
- Zbojnícka chata
- Kriváň