Five Polish Ponds Valley
Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich
A glacial valley above 1,600 m, with five high-mountain lakes scattered through it. It is often combined with Morskie Oko into a one-day loop.
Five Polish Ponds Valley lies northwest of Morskie Oko. It contains five glacial lakes, including the Great Pond and the Black Pond. The Great Pond is the largest and deepest lake in the Polish Tatras. The valley is also home to one of the highest mountain huts in the Polish Tatras.
The most popular route starts at Palenica Białczańska and passes Mickiewicz Falls and the Roztoka Valley to reach Five Polish Ponds Valley. From there, you cross Świnicka Pass and descend to Morskie Oko. The full route is about 15–20 km and takes 7–9 hours. The views are more spectacular than at Morskie Oko alone, but it requires good fitness. There is a risk of falling rocks on the pass section.
Opening hours
Open all day (national park trails)
Nearby sights
- Morskie Oko
- Hala Gąsienicowa
- Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car
- Rusinowa Polana
- Jaszczurówka Chapel
- Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump
- Giewont
- Krupówki Street