Hike from Popradské pleso to Rysy

All-day interesting hike for tourists in good physical shape. Starting from tram station Popradske Pleso the asphalt road leads us to the tarn Popradské pleso (1:15h blue trail) and two nearby standing chalets: Chata pri Popradskom plese and Majláthova chata. Here we can relax, refresh ourselves, and recover before the climb to the peak. If we have enough strength, we can carry a load like local mountain bearers from the junction Rázcestie pri Popradskom plese up to the chalet Chata pod Rysmi. The rocky forest path is slowly ascending and we continue 30min. from the tarn to a junction Rázcestie nad Žabím potokom. From the junction we keep following the red trail to the chalet Chata pod Rysmi. The ascent is long but not boring. Along the way, we can see the tarns Žabie plesá and just behind them an exposed terrain secured with chains, iron cramps and steel grates awaits us. The climb is more significant, the rocky trail is winding and the steep hairpin turns will take you up the rocky path to the highest chalet in the High Tatras Chata pod Rysmi. It also provides refreshment and relaxation. From the chalet we follow the hairpin bends to a saddle Váhy, it takes about 45 minutes. up to the top. The peak Rysy offers beautiful views of the tarns Morskie oko and Czarny staw on the Polish side of the Tatras, as well as a beautiful panorama of the tops of the High and Western Tatras.

Total Ascent: 1 253 m

Total Length: 18,6 km (9,3 km, 9,3 km)

Duration: 7,20 h (4,15 h, 3,05h)

Terrain: asphalt, stone steps, rubble, exposed terrain with chains, metal grates

Starting point: Popradské Pleso

Hiking marks: blue, red