Poland, Slovakia · Trekking

13-Hour Tatra Mountains Hike from Kuźnice with Kasprowy Wierch

13 Hours Round trip from Kuźnice Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a modern cable car up to Kasprowy Wierch on the Polish-Slovakian border
02 Explore Hala Gąsienicowa and see its stone shelter built in 1925
03 Visit the charming Black Tarn with views over the sharp ridge of Orla Perc
04 Learn about Tatra nature, history, and 'Gorale' culture with field equipment

Ride the cable car up to Kasprowy Wierch (1987 m.n.p.m.) and follow a scenic route through the mountains, grass fields, tarns, and passes of the Tatras. Continue via Beskid to the meadows of Hala Gąsienicowa, where you will see a stone shelter built in 1925, before visiting the charming Black Tarn with its views over Orla Perc. The experience is led by an English-speaking licensed Tatra mountain guide who shares insights into the region's nature, history, and the culture of the local 'Gorale' highlanders, using scientific equipment to help you understand the mountain environment better. The hike ends with a walk through Jaworzynka Valley, known for its historic pastures and old shepherd huts.

Only 40 minutes from the shelter lies the beautiful Black Tarn, which you will visit after lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zakopane

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kasprowy Wierch, Hala Gąsienicowa and Jaworzynka Valley Hike

The tour is led by an English-speaking licensed Tatra mountain guide who is an expert in natural sciences and the environment. Your guide will familiarize you with the mountains, nature, history, and culture of the local 'Gorale' highlanders. Additionally, the guide will bring scientific equipment such as humidity, elevation, pressure, and temperature probes, as well as magnifiers and binoculars, to help you understand nature better.
Start the tour in Kuźnice, where you will use a modern cable car to reach Kasprowy Wierch (1987 meters above sea level). It is a prominent summit on the Polish-Slovakian border and is home to meteorological and astronomical observatories.
The tour continues through Beskid (2012 m), over Liliowe Pass, and on to the meadows of Hala Gąsienicowa. Here, you will find a stone shelter built in 1925 and stop for a lunch break.
Only 40 minutes from the shelter lies the beautiful Black Tarn, which you will visit after lunch. This excellent spot offers views over Orla Perc, a sharp ridge of summits known as the most challenging trail in the Tatras.
The tour ends with a walk through Jaworzynka Valley, known for its historic pastures and old shepherd huts.

Where this trip takes you

Kasprowy Wierch, Hala Gąsienicowa meadows, Black Tarn with views over Orla Perc

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kuźnice 1 city · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation
All fees and taxes
Private tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

Hiking in the Tatras: The tour uses a cable car to climb to the top of Kasprowy Wierch (1987 m.n.p.m.) and follows through the mountains, mountain grass fields, tarns, and passes. It offers a day-long adventure with practical field measurements and taught experiments - a genuinely unique way of experiencing the Tatra Mountains.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
No heart problems or other severe medical conditions.
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

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