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Jktoldo J
18 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
If the weather is good you will be in luck. When the sun shines you will see all the beauty of the Tatra mountains. Of course that brings more traffic to the trail. The early bird gets the summit :-)
Wear shoes with good grip, hiking poles to save you from bending over on the way up. Cycling gloves with a bit of padding or grip for the chains.
Its scary on the chains if your new to scrambling, but it's easier coming down i find.
Even if your fit and fast you will hit bottle necks with people, so it's best to Leave Strava at home.and enjoy the climb :,-)
Wear shoes with good grip, hiking poles to save you from bending over on the way up. Cycling gloves with a bit of padding or grip for the chains.
Its scary on the chains if your new to scrambling, but it's easier coming down i find.
Even if your fit and fast you will hit bottle necks with people, so it's best to Leave Strava at home.and enjoy the climb :,-)
Written July 6, 2020
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Freddie N
London, UK40 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
We climbed Rysy on 28th November in full winter conditions & wow what a climb and a great experience. When I was researching it, there is very little information in English out there so here goes.
From flying into Krakow/Katowice, I would recommend staying in Zakopane the night before. Driving to the start point is quite easy and will take you 30 - 40 minutes. We drove through Poronin then down to the village of Lysa Polana. There is a big (and guarded) car park at Lysa Polana which will cost you 20 Zloty for the day.
We left Zakpoane at 4:30am and started the climb just after 5:30am. yes this seems early but you need to make use of maximum daylight in the winter.
The first 8km is very easy, you walk up a track from the car park to the first lake - Morskie. (there are well made paths which act as shortcuts on the track - take them and save time!)
When you hit lake Morskie there is a refuge hut/lodge - its worth having a break here. It was open very early and also serves hit food and drinks on your way down! Take some loose change as there is a coffee machine...
You walk past lake Morskie then a short (but steep) climb to the second lake. From the second lake it gets much harder.
After 1- 1.5 hours from the second lake, you are faced with two options:
1) The official route (with chains) is exposed but a really fun climb
2) The unofficial winter route (recommended by locals for winter) is a gully straight to the right of the chains route - it is safer than the chains but much much harder work.
My advice is hold your nerve and go up the chains route and down the gully.
Either route you take you will hit the ridge at the top which is spectacular, follow the chains and you are on the summit!
Not for the faint hearted or if you are afraid of heights. Ice axe & Crampons are essential - do not go up in winter without them. We are quite fit, and it took us 12 hours from Lysa Polana car park and back.
This is such a beautiful and stunning climb in the winter, I would really recommend. I think there were around 5/6 other groups making an attempt so definitely unspoilt by hoards of people (as it is in the summer)
From flying into Krakow/Katowice, I would recommend staying in Zakopane the night before. Driving to the start point is quite easy and will take you 30 - 40 minutes. We drove through Poronin then down to the village of Lysa Polana. There is a big (and guarded) car park at Lysa Polana which will cost you 20 Zloty for the day.
We left Zakpoane at 4:30am and started the climb just after 5:30am. yes this seems early but you need to make use of maximum daylight in the winter.
The first 8km is very easy, you walk up a track from the car park to the first lake - Morskie. (there are well made paths which act as shortcuts on the track - take them and save time!)
When you hit lake Morskie there is a refuge hut/lodge - its worth having a break here. It was open very early and also serves hit food and drinks on your way down! Take some loose change as there is a coffee machine...
You walk past lake Morskie then a short (but steep) climb to the second lake. From the second lake it gets much harder.
After 1- 1.5 hours from the second lake, you are faced with two options:
1) The official route (with chains) is exposed but a really fun climb
2) The unofficial winter route (recommended by locals for winter) is a gully straight to the right of the chains route - it is safer than the chains but much much harder work.
My advice is hold your nerve and go up the chains route and down the gully.
Either route you take you will hit the ridge at the top which is spectacular, follow the chains and you are on the summit!
Not for the faint hearted or if you are afraid of heights. Ice axe & Crampons are essential - do not go up in winter without them. We are quite fit, and it took us 12 hours from Lysa Polana car park and back.
This is such a beautiful and stunning climb in the winter, I would really recommend. I think there were around 5/6 other groups making an attempt so definitely unspoilt by hoards of people (as it is in the summer)
Written November 30, 2015
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Pete M
London, UK145 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
- Rysy
My wife and I camped in Zakopane, drove 35 mins to the large cheap car park in Palenica Białczańska, from the car park it's almost 2 hour walk along a long winding road, with a few shortcuts, saving about 15 mins. We went on a hot 30C day in July and never felt cold in just a t-shirt. But carried extra clothing just in case. We reached Morskie Oko lake and rested for 10-15 mins. Continued to Czarny Staw lake, where we come across a lone deer, so nice to see! Once past this lake, the climb really begins. Still some snow in a few sections (adjacent the main route).
It's so steep, had to stop a few times to catch breath on the way up. It gets hard work in parts, but manageable for anyone with moderate fitness. Bought a pair of gloves from a sports shop in Zakopane (for chains and rocks...highly recommend this) Reaching the peak was incredible! The Slovakian Peak is slightly higher at 2503m and a great spot for taking photos of the Polish peak standing at 2499m. Overall it was a 12 hour round trip back to car. We were exhausted by the end but what a feeling! For me I felt it was the best achievement I had ever done and for days afterwards, couldn't stop thinking about how great if felt standing on top on the highest Polish mountain overlooking Poland & Slovkia... amazing feeling!
My wife and I camped in Zakopane, drove 35 mins to the large cheap car park in Palenica Białczańska, from the car park it's almost 2 hour walk along a long winding road, with a few shortcuts, saving about 15 mins. We went on a hot 30C day in July and never felt cold in just a t-shirt. But carried extra clothing just in case. We reached Morskie Oko lake and rested for 10-15 mins. Continued to Czarny Staw lake, where we come across a lone deer, so nice to see! Once past this lake, the climb really begins. Still some snow in a few sections (adjacent the main route).
It's so steep, had to stop a few times to catch breath on the way up. It gets hard work in parts, but manageable for anyone with moderate fitness. Bought a pair of gloves from a sports shop in Zakopane (for chains and rocks...highly recommend this) Reaching the peak was incredible! The Slovakian Peak is slightly higher at 2503m and a great spot for taking photos of the Polish peak standing at 2499m. Overall it was a 12 hour round trip back to car. We were exhausted by the end but what a feeling! For me I felt it was the best achievement I had ever done and for days afterwards, couldn't stop thinking about how great if felt standing on top on the highest Polish mountain overlooking Poland & Slovkia... amazing feeling!
Written August 9, 2017
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hidingtiger
27 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Spectacular views as long as the weather is good. We came up from Morskie Oko on the Polish side. Apparently there is a relatively short ascent on the Slovakia side. It took us just over four hours to get up as 4 ineperienced climbers of reasonable fitness. We hired a guide which was a good call in the end as the weather wasn't great early on.. and about half way up I was ready to turn back as the wind picked up and it started snowing (1st of July!). I was persuaded to continue only as we had a guide. It was slippery in the weather and not for the faint hearted (or those with a fear of heights such as myself). I think in dry conditions it would have been ok... but the chain sections higher up could still come as a shock if you've not climbed mountains before. For us the weather forecast delivered dryness.. just a half hour or so after planned. Took about 3 and a half hours to get back down to the Hut at Morskie Oko. Great fun in the end but make sure you are prepared with supplies and the right clothing.
Written July 4, 2017
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M C
Zilina, Slovakia13 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
I recommend hiking in September/October, the weather is stable. The trek is easier from Slovak part than from Polish, both parts are nice. I have to remark on Tatras sherpas you can meet, they are the last in Europe.
Written March 24, 2018
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Riny K
Slovakia98 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
On 03-08-2017 My son 9 years old wants to climb Rysy as we drove from our home Liptovska Tepla to Strbske Pleso, from car park it's a 4 hour walk to Rysy. Weather conditions were good clear sky but a bit warm 28*C at Strbske Pleso. It's medium/hard walk. We had enough drinks and sandwiches with us. Good mountain boots are needed. It's a quite long steep ascent wit very breath taking views. Be wel prepared if you go to climb and walk this route good physical condition is needed. My son is a climber but it was tough for him but he made it. On the summit Poland and Slovakia on the other side. This walk has a historical history in early 1910 Vladimir Lenin seems to walk this mountain, so it was a national thing to climb Rysy as a younger. As Dedo the grand father of my son Samko told me. Present time I walked with my son Samko this mountain and I can highly recommend this.
The decent was long, I recommend to use walking telescope stick it can prevent your legs of exhausting legg muscles. And during hot weather a dive in the cold small lakes is very refreshing. "smell the flowers while you can"
The decent was long, I recommend to use walking telescope stick it can prevent your legs of exhausting legg muscles. And during hot weather a dive in the cold small lakes is very refreshing. "smell the flowers while you can"
Written August 12, 2017
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Kaspar K
Tallinn, Estonia76 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
The hike is fairly easy at the beginning but at hte end it gets a bit technical for average folk. Even tough there are still a lot of people with minimal mountaineering experience and they seemed to be able to do that all. There are fixed ropes at the upper part that will have ques at some point. Few rockfalls to go over and early summer some snowfields as well. The view is perfectly beautiful as can be expected. Summit is not that big and requires some calm head as it can be crowded!!! But again worth it. Polish side is more technical than Slovakian side, but i would go again from Polish side any time. If one want's one can bring via ferrata kit or slings /carabines for fixing, but normally there is no need. So go and have fun the rocky mountain awaits.
Written July 11, 2016
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J_Jurate
Vilnius, Lithuania33 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
The hike is spectacular!! You can hike the peak from Slovakia and/or Poland. We ascended from Slovakia and descended in Poland which was amazing 14 hours hike (with very many stops). Slovak side is physically easier and less scenic, while Polish side is much steeper and very narrow at a few places which causes some congestions as in generally this is one of the most popular and busiest hikes in the region. Good hiking gear is a must, but there is no need for ropes or so. Last few hundred meters to the top require scrambling. Views are absolutely fantastic!!
Written January 10, 2019
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Donaldas Vaičiūnas
Lithuania16 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
When we started a trip to Rysy mountain, it was about 15.00 hour after mid-day. Usually trips to mountains starts at 9.00 in the morning, so we were late and we knew about that. Advise to travelers and hikers in late time.
* travel solo to be alone in the mountains
* take a good wear
* take a good lightning
* take food and preparations
* take a camera to photo best moments
* take hikers sticks (optional)
It is more interesting to travel or hike, alone, not with the company as usual. Of course, you must be well prepared in emotions and fatique.
* travel solo to be alone in the mountains
* take a good wear
* take a good lightning
* take food and preparations
* take a camera to photo best moments
* take hikers sticks (optional)
It is more interesting to travel or hike, alone, not with the company as usual. Of course, you must be well prepared in emotions and fatique.
Written August 17, 2018
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Erik T
Rusutsu-mura, Japan265 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
We climbed in July from the Polish side and descended on the Slovakian so we could enjoy both routes and had a good comparison. The Polish is the more challanging one with more steep parts and chains, so it's good I went there. Unfortunately, there is a roughly 9 km walk on asphalt road at the beginning or you can pay for a ride with a horse-drawn carriage. We didn't, so we started with a rather boring warm-up. After that, from the house next to a beautiful lake, you can see your way you'll take in the next few hours. Steep! But absolutely stunning if you have a clear weather. The Polish route has a long way designated by chains so every chain is a temporary one-way route. Be polite and patient for the slower ones or those who come down! It's quite dangerous. If you can manage, you can use off-track ways without using the chains. If you do so, bring gloves resistant to sharp rocks.
Written April 2, 2016
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EstherWang
Taoyuan, Taiwan3 contributions
Hi there,I’m going to stay overnight at Morskie Oko Chalet and doing my Rysy hiking. Has anyone stayed there and had any idea if the chalet provides a quilt or a blanket to each guest staying overnight? I’m wondering if I need to bring my sleeping bag. Thank you.
EstherWang
Taoyuan, Taiwan3 contributions
I’ve found some photos of the chalet. Appears there are blankets,bed linings, pillows in rooms.
LawrenceSoh
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Is Morskie Oko & Czarny Staw accessible in late April? Thank you.
teddipan
Krakow, Poland1,705 contributions
Morskie Oko definitely yes. Czarny Staw not necessarily, the trail will probably be covered in snow so risk of slipping might be high. Of course it's worth checking out the beginning of said trail to see how the conditions at the given time really look. Please be warned that due to public holidays, Morskie Oko can be expected to be extremely crowded on Apr 27-28 and May 1-5, so if you fall on those days it's a better idea to choose another destination.
Можно ли самостоятельно подняться на гору? Или нет, нужно ди спец одежда и тд. Сколько времени займёт подняться на самую вершину и спуск?
PaulCherk
Moscow, Russia182 contributions
зависит от сезона. мы поднимались в июне и погода была не самая лучшая. важно, чтобы были удобные трекинговые ботинки, остальное опционально. готовьтесь к тому, что в одном месте придется карабкаться по почти отвесному камню, держась за цепи.
Matt M
Oldham, UK6 contributions
hi all im staying in krakow in june and will be visiting zakopane during my stay to visit the tatras well most specifically morskie oko lake. i dont know much about climbing mountions etc but really would like to visit the rysy peak as its the biggest peak in poland. just wondered if this is possible on my own? isit easier enough the route or am i best off getting a guide to take me upto it?
Kadri S
Tallinn, Estonia57 contributions
It is possible but from polish side it takes about 13 h to go up and down. At least for calm and slow walker. There is a shelter after first 10 km to stay for a night but book a room in advance. It is well marked so no need for guide
EstherWang
Taoyuan, Taiwan3 contributions
Has anyone tried climbing up to Rysy with traveling backpack (15 to 18 kg) from Poland side and descending to Slovakian side? I am planning to travel from Poland to Slovakia next July and it comes to my mind that maybe I can pass the border through Rysy. If I start from Morskie Okie and descend to Strbske Pleso in one day. Is it possible?
Kadri S
Tallinn, Estonia57 contributions
Starting 4 am would be more than enough. Just a tip- there’s also a shelter in slovakkia 1 h before strbske pleso. Similar to Morkie oko. But weather yes is a risk. Check mountain weather forecast/ it’s pretty accurate as far as possible. Maybe you can find weather window in july.
Talaat H
Haifa, Israel
Hi,
I'm going to visit many places at Low Tatras and High Tatras in Slovakia at November
the placaes that I going to visit it is:
1) Vrbicke pleso
2) MT.Chopok
3) Demänovská Cave of Liberty.
4) Fan Shop Ziarko
5) Liptovsky Mikulas
6) Rafting Adventure(by weather)
7) Hurricane factory
8) Stary Smokoveg
9) Strbske Pleso
any advise please regarding the weather, it's okay to visit this places at November
lachlan g
Sunshine Coast, Australia3 contributions
Is it possible to climb Rysy in Late April without crampons etc? I really want to climb it but won’t be in Poland for Summer
teddipan
Krakow, Poland1,705 contributions
I know this is too late for you, but in case any future travellers read your question, the moment from which onward you can climb Rysy from the Polish side without winter hiking gear like crampons or ice axe usually comes between June 20th and July 1st (with higher probability of the latter). From the Slovak side it usually comes around a week earlier than Polish, due to it being the southern slope. The Slovak trail (like all higher-altitude trails in Slovak Tatras) is only being opened on June 16 and in the warmer years you might be already able to hike Rysy without crampons as early as this, but it's not a given.
¡Hola!
Me preguntaba si en abril o mayo se puede subir el Rysy? Y si el paisaje en estas fechas es muy nevado o ya se va viendo todo más verde?
Me gustaría que estuviera más verde y el clima un poco más favorable
teddipan
Krakow, Poland1,705 contributions
No, the trail onto Rysy from the Slovak side is being opened (like almost all the trails in Slovak Tatras) on June 16 and I guess in most years there can be little enough snow to go safely around that day. From the Polish side it is allowed to go whole year, but as a rule of thumb the very last days of June is when you don't need winter equipment to ascend Rysy (earlier for other trails, Rysy are one of the last to melt usually).
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