How to drive the paved road to Morskie Oko lake?

Morskie Oko (Eye of the Sea) is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.411m (4,629ft) above sea level, located in Tatra County, in Poland.

Morskie Oko

Where is Morskie Oko?

The lake is located in Lesser Poland Voivodeship in the southern part of the country, near the border with Slovakia, within the Tatra National Park. Near the lake there is a mountain shelter which serves food and beverages. At the end of the road, you’re rewarded with a beautiful view of a lake surrounded by mountains.

Is the road to Morskie Oko paved?

Set high in the Tatra Mountains, the road to the lake is fully paved. Surrounded by lush green mountains, waterfalls and alpine forests, it features some hairpin turns and very steep sections. The last 1.6 km (after a parking lot) are closed to motor vehicles.

How long is the road to Morskie Oko?

Starting from Łysa Polana, the road to the lake is 9.2 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 424m and the average gradient is 4.60%.
Pic: Bartek Orliński

 



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