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Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy – Black Pond of Gąsienicowa loop from Dolina Gąsienicowa

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

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Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy – Black Pond of Gąsienicowa loop from Dolina Gąsienicowa

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Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy – Black Pond of Gąsienicowa loop from Dolina Gąsienicowa

04:08

9.94km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.54 km for 819 m

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2.28 km

Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy

Lake

3.34 km

View of the Tatra Mountains

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The route itself is pleasant and gentle, but descending from the peak may be slightly problematic.

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4.65 km

Mokra Jama

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6.22 km

View of the valley by the Gąsienicowy Pond

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6.34 km

Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy

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oasis of peace😍One of the largest ponds in the Tatras - Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy took its name from the black color that arises from the shadow cast by Kościelec. Getting …

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6.48 km

Zielony Staw (Tatra National Park)

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Very nice little lakes. Recommendable

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7.19 km

View of the Caterpillar Ponds

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7.26 km

View of Kurtkowiec Lake

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7.51 km

View from Karb over the Valley of Five Polish Lakes and the Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy

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The unique charm of our Tatra Mountains

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8.29 km

Black Pond of Gąsienicowa

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Stunning beauty. This pond has been admired by Tatra tourists since the 19th century. The name "black" comes from the color of the water here - from the shadow cast …

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9.94 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.76 km

138 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

138 m

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Wednesday 20 May

12°C

1°C

71 %

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Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy – Black Pond of Gąsienicowa loop from Dolina Gąsienicowa

View of the Tatra Mountains

View of the valley by the Gąsienicowy Pond

Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy

Zielony Staw (Tatra National Park)

View of the Caterpillar Ponds

View of Kurtkowiec Lake

View from Karb over the Valley of Five Polish Lakes and the Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy

Black Pond of Gąsienicowa

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