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Zakopane

Nature in Zakopane

Zakopane sits at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, and nearly all its nature lies inside Tatra National Park. The classic outing is the lakeside walk to Morskie Oko, the largest lake in the Tatras, while the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch lifts you to the high ridgeline in minutes. For a valley hike try Dolina Koscieliska, and for an easy funicular ride with panoramic views over the town and mountains, head up Gubalowka.

All Nature in Zakopane

Tatra National Park

National Park

Tatra National Park

Poland's highest mountains, protected as a national park, with alpine peaks, glacial lakes and the country's most demanding trails.
Kasprowy Wierch

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Kasprowy Wierch

A 1,987 m summit on the Slovak border, reached by the cable car from Kuznice for a ridge-top panorama.
Dolina Koscieliska

Nature

Dolina Koscieliska

A broad, gentle valley of meadows, caves and limestone walls, the easiest of the great Tatra walks.
Gubalowka

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Gubalowka

The ridge above town, up a funicular, for the classic postcard panorama of the Tatra skyline.
Morskie Oko

Nature

Morskie Oko

The largest lake in the Tatras, a glacial pool ringed by high peaks and the most popular mountain destination in Poland.

Frequently asked questions

Morskie Oko, a large glacial lake ringed by peaks inside Tatra National Park, is the best-known destination. The walk in follows a paved road from the Palenica Bialczanska car park, and access can be managed at peak times, so check current park rules before setting out.
The Kasprowy Wierch cable car carries you to nearly 2,000 metres for high-altitude views and ridge walks, and the Gubalowka funicular offers an easier ride with panoramas over town. For walking, valleys like Dolina Koscieliska start from trailheads a short drive or bus ride out.
Tatra National Park charges an entrance fee at trailheads such as those for Morskie Oko and Dolina Koscieliska, and the cable cars to Kasprowy Wierch and up Gubalowka are ticketed separately. Buy tickets and check timings through official channels, as demand is high in season.

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