Morskie Oko

One of the best mountain and a must see in zakopane. You can easily reach the area riding horse and cut the hike to 2 hours. There's a restaurant near the lake as well.

Great hike, very small incline it’s actually a road so it’s very accessible, it took us around 2:30 hours with the stops etc. but you can also take the horses to go up and down. We only did that on the way back which was about 30 minutes and costed 17,5€ and it was worth it because the sun went down and ice which was already on the road got even worse. A great experience and well worth the hike, we also were able to stand on the lake.

Amazing 🤩 we visited in Jan 26 and there was lots of snow. We boarded a local bus from Zakopane bus station (15zl one way) cash only on the bus and the queue was chaotic but the buses are regular. We got off at the car park/trail head where the bus terminated and paid our 11 zl into the national park (cash or card). The hike through amazing scenes on a very manageable track was fantastic. It took us two hours (including a couple of short cuts). There are many places to rest on the way and also portable toilet cabins at frequent places along the way. I would advise that these are not for the faint hearted, we are seasoned hikers and when we need to go we just go. Better facilities are available at the two cafes at the end of the trail. Due to previous heavy snow it made the going a little harder but a lot more rewarding. The cafe at the lake is fabulous but I bet it gets very busy during peak times. We were there on a Tuesday and there were no school holidays or other holidays taking place and it was bustling but we easily got seats. The food is fantastic typical Polish hearty food that is so flavoursome and the prices were really good for such a touristic place. The Star of the show though has to be the lake and it's surrounding mountains. Breathtakingly beautiful, we were so blessed that we had clear weather and had made a conscious decision to stay in Zakopane for several days having fun and taking part in activities but also keeping an eye for that clear day so we could jump on it. We have been to this area before in the summer time but not to see the lake which I guess will be just as beautiful surrounded by it greenery.

the lake looks fine, but why can't you ride anything other than horses? and parking is very expensive, 85 zlotys to walk and look at an ordinary lake, it would be better to just park the car on the side of the road than in this parking lot

The hike to Morskie Oko is barely a hike — the “trail” is actually a smooth, paved road. It’s about 8 km long and takes roughly an hour and a half to walk. The lake itself is stunning, especially later in the day or later in the season when the crowds have thinned out.

Visiting Morskie Oko in winter was an unforgettable experience! The lake surrounded by snow-covered peaks looks like a scene from a postcard — truly magical. The trail from Palenica Białczańska was peaceful and quiet compared to summer, making the hike even more enjoyable.

Because of the fog I couldn’t enjoy the entire view, but I can’t wait to visit again on a sunny weather. Worth visiting!!!

It's a good place to visit. Stunning views, lots of toilets and clean water sources all on the way. You have a pub and cafe on the top and in a few places by the road. All the way takes about 2.5 hours if you take breaks. Even kids are going. I've gotten a little bit upset by the amount of people going on top. Probably I was there in the middle of the season, at the peak time. You cannot launch a drone here, because it's a national park. Swimming and walking out of the path is forbidden, which kills all the adventure vibe. A lot of people are going here from all around the world, but if you want a meditative place and solitude with nature, it's definitely not for you. The road is easy and suitable for anyone at any age. You also can take a horse ride for 100PLN up to the top to get there faster. Views are stunning!