High Tatras Hiking Map | 3 Day Adventure Trek From Zakopane

This is a basic overview of a 3 day High Tatras hiking map. This multi-day trek through the Tatra Mountains begins from the adorable mountain hamlet of Zakopane, Poland and ends in the village of Strbske Pleso (Štrbské Pleso), Slovakia. 

The Tatra mountains are found in the impressive Tatra National Park. Within the park, find two very distinctive regions and mountain ranges, the High Tatras and the Low Tatras. In the high Tatras, find more jagged peaks, stunning lakes, and alpine terrain. The Lower Tatras boast lush forests at a lower altitude. Both sections of the mountain range are part of the incredible Carpathian Mountains.

There is no camping allow in the Tatras Mountains, so utilize the plentiful mountain huts, found in both Poland and Slovakia.

This 3 day multi-day trek and High Tatras hiking map is a challenging route with a starting point in Poland and hikes over the mighty Rysy Summit to Slovakia. 

⁉️ If downloading the map, please verify that the map is correct and follows the waypoints. Oftentimes, there are daily updates to the site, map platforms, and other external issues that may cause a bug in downloading. Be mindful that this map is solely for entertainment purposes. See my full disclosure here. Always hike responsibly and respect the mountains by following a no-trace philosophy, avoid hiking alone, be conscious of the weather and personal limitations, and do not stray from the visible trail

High Tatras Hiking Map Route Logistics

• 3 Day Trek– Point to Point Tatras Hiking Route
  • Start point is in Zakopane, Poland and ends at Strbske Pleso, Slovakia
• Mileage: 22 miles
• Trail Markers: The Tatras hiking trails are extremely well marked, especially on the Polish side. Look for painted markers along the trail and frequent informative sign posts.
• Many of these trails have chains and ladders. Please be aware that in the rain and snow these can be slippery and dangerous. Never put yourself in an unsafe situation and make sure to have an offline High Tatras Hiking Map.
• Difficulty:Easy to Challenging, depending on which route you take.
  • The following 3 day High Tatras hiking route is considered Challenging – Hard due to the chains and ladders
• Utilize the excellent mountain hut shelter system. The shelters have beds, drying rooms, cafeterias, sell food and water, have garbage drop-offs, and toilets.
  • Camping is not allowed in the Tatra National Park. It is illegal. Bring your own sleeping bag or liner, so you don’t have to pay for linens at the shelters. Even if a mountain hut is fully booked, they legally have to provide shelter on the floor if it is a danger to leave.
• Gear Essentials
  • Lightweight Sleeping Bag or Sleeping Liner
  • Water Filter
  • Layered clothing, rain jacket
  • Smaller Backpack (I love the 36L Kyte by Osprey)
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Offline High Tatras Hiking Map
  • Battery Pack & Chargers
  • Currency of Euros and Złoty
  • Hiking Poles if you love them

➯ Hey… don’t forget your Travel Insurance! I love SafetyWing

Schedule | 3 Day High Tatras Hiking Map

• Day 1 | Zakopane (Kuźnice) to Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich via Kozia Przełęcz | 7.5 miles
• Day 2 | Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich to Chata pod Rysmi (Slovakia) via Rysy Summuit | 9 miles
• Day 3 | Chata pod Rysmi to Štrbské Pleso | 5.5 miles

Tatras National Park Important Information

• One-Day Tatra National Park Fee: 5 zł ($1.25 USD)
• One-Week Tartra National Park Fee: 25 zł ($5.75 USD)
• Mountain Rescue is FREE on the Polish side, in Slovakia you are responsible for rescue fees
  • Mountain Rescue for Poland +48 601 100 300 (Free)
  • Mountain Rescue for Slovakia +421 52 78 777 11 (On your own Expense)
• Poland Official Tatras Mountain National Park website

Day 1 | Kuźnice to Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich (Shelter Valley of the 5 Lakes)

Enter the park and pay the weekly fee at Kuźnice. Look for the yellow trail to Dolina Jaworzykna. Merge with the blue trail at Przełęcz Między Kopami to reach the shelter Schronisko PTTK Murowaniec.  This is a super popular place to grab lunch, since they are famed as having the best food in the Tatra Mountains.

Continue on the blue trail to Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy. After you pass the lake, look for the yellow trail, Kozia Przełęcz. Follow the yellow trail up the pass and then all the way down. Next, look for the blue trail to Schronisko PTTK w Dolinie Pięciu Stawów Polskich, or the Shelter at Valley of 5 Lakes. Sleep here with spectacular alpine lake views.

Overview Trekking in Tatra Mountains Day 1

• Distance: 7.5 miles
• Duration: 7 – 9 hours, dependent on weather, breaks, and fitness level
• Mountain Hut Nightly Cost: 35 zł ($8 USD)

Day 2 | Shelter Valley of the 5 Lakes to Chata pod Rysmi Slovakia

Leave the Shelter of the Valley of 5 Lakes via the same blue trail you came in on and then merge on the yellow trail to Szpiglasowa Przełęcz. Appreciate the peak views and continue down on the yellow trail until you reach the most photographed spot in the Tatras National Park, Morski Oko, a large alpine lake.

From the Morski Oko shelter, follow the red trail to the left and around Morski Oko to Czarny Staw. This lake sits above Morski Oko. Continue the climb up the red trail to Poland’s tallest mountain peak, Rysy. There is a spectacular viewpoint at the Rysy summit. Start to descend on the red trail where you will ultimately cross the Slovakia border. Sleep at the shelter, Chata pod Rysmi, which is technically on the Slovakia side, so have Euros.

Overview Trekking in Tatra Mountains Day 2

• Distance: 9 miles
• Duration: 9 – 11 hours
• Mountain Hut Cost: 20 € ($21.75 USD)

Day 3 | Chata pod Rysmi to Štrbské Pleso

Leave Chata pod Rysmi via the red trail to Žabí creek. After the creek, get on the blue trail to Popradské Pleso. Once at Popradske Pleso, there are a two shelters to grab food on the lake, or take a much deserved break. There are three trail options to choose from to continue to Štrbské Pleso. This High Tatras Hiking map follows the red trail, but again, there are many hiking routes to chose from.

Overview Trekking in Tatra Mountains Day 3 (Slovakia Hiking Trails)

• Distance: 5.5 miles
• Duration: 2 – 4 hours
• You may wish to spend the night at a hotel or guesthouse near Strbske Pleso to enjoy more Slovakia hiking trails

How to Return to Zakopane Poland

• To return to Poland, take the electric train from Štrbské Pleso to Tatranská Lomnica, purchase and check available tickets here. You can also just show up and purchase tickets at the train station, here.
• Next, take a bus from Tatranska Lomnica to return to Zakopane Poland. Check current departure time at the bus stop.

High Tatras Hiking Map | 3 Day Adventure

Want all the logistics that accompany this High Tatras Hiking Map? Get more detailed information on hiking in the High Tatras, detailed information on how to reach the trailhead from Zakopane, useful tips and tricks for trekking in Tatra Mountains, alternative trekking routes, and how much this 3 day multi-day trek costs. Follow along with this complementing blog post to this High Tatras Hiking Map:

3 Day Adventure Trek Hiking High Tatra Mountains from Poland to Slovakia

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Disclosure: This is part of my Hikes & Adventures series, which means these treks can be strenuous and challenging. I have personally done each of these hikes independently, but it does not make me an expert by any means. Please have all the proper equipment, verify the weather conditions, and take into consideration your own physical abilities and/or limitations. Please see my full disclosure for more information here.