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Morskie Oko is arguably the most beautiful of the Tatra lakes, and it is certainly the largest. It covers about 35 hectares in all, stretching some 860 metres in length, and 566 in breadth. The lake is entered through a small pass, and once inside, you are entirely surrounded by the mountains. It is very much as if you are in a huge crater, and hence the name, the eye of the sea,
Morskie Oko has delighted travellers since the region was first discovered one hundred and fifty years ago, and it remains amongst the most popular places to visit in the Tatras. It is also one of the most easily accessible, with a swift route from Lysa Polana (accessed by bus) followed by a walk of about one and a half hours. There is now even an asphalt turf running along this short stretch - a reality that will leave many hikers feeling crestfallen. However there are other routes, and the final goal is certainly a marvel of nature.
The lake itself is fifty metres deep and it is the only one with a natural stock of fish, in this case river trout. The prospect of the surrounding mountains is stunning. The most captivating peak is Mnich, which literally means 'the Monk'. It is called thus as its sharply pointed peak resembles that of a monks habit. Only the hardiest climbers can scale these heights, and you need a special certificate from the mountaineers association before setting out.
Concealed above you to the south lies the magnificent Czarny Staw (the Black Lake), which is raised on a high escarpment. Heading west you could then follow the blue trail to the Valley of the Five Lakes (Dolina Pieciu Stawow). Alternatively you could do a loop back to the Mickiewicz waterfalls, and then follow the green trail on to the lakes. Another option would be to press on to Mount Rysy, the highest peak in the Tatras. This is a five hour hike that would involve an early start. | | | |
 | | "Unfortunately "Morskie Oko" has its dark side as well. You may want to see this terrifying video showing a horse dying of exhaustion while forced to pull an overloaded carriage to the “Morskie Oko” lake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMYTh2pdMys. Unfortunately it wasn’t the first incident and this cruel procedure is still continuing. So please, if you want to see the lake – let your feet to carry you there. " | von
Australia
Aug.23.2009
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| | "breathtaking " | agnieszka
United States
Jul.27.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "This is wayyy more beautiful in real life!! I went there in June a couple of years ago.. and there was snow at the top and it was almost 80 degrees!! So pretty!! Going back in a couple of weeks!!" | Jessica
United States
Jul.08.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Beautiful picture. Hope its that beautiful in real life!" | Sally
United Kingdom
May.28.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Skaisti ir Polijas Tatri, tikai ļoti žēl, ka pastaigāt pa tiem nedrīkst kopā ar suni. Speciāli devāmies šajā braucienā ar savu ģimenes mīluli, bet še tev - pie katras takas zīme, kas norāda, ka suņiem ieeja aizliegta. Līdz ar to arī šo Jūras aci mums ieraudzīt neizdevās." | Aiga
Latvia
May.05.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Morskie Oko is one of the most amazing and mesmerizing natural "wonders" of the polish landscape. As you climb the mountains, and look down on Morskie oko, it touches your soul and you feel closer to the spirit of God...
I hope to go back there again." | Ania Crawford
United States
Jan.10.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "One of those places with a special sacred atmosphere. The Tatry mountains of Poland is a hiking paradise. A majestic beauty worth going around the world for. Jestem tak wdjecnie do Polski Ludzi za wszystko. Moj ulubione meijsce i ludzie na swiecie!" | James Holman
United States
Apr.13.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I live for over 33 years in Rocky Mountains in Colorado, near Vail, and I love it, but still , I miss Polish Mountains, because they as beautiful, as Rocky Mountains. The only thing We don't have in Polish Mountains, is as much of sun as in Colorado, average is, 300 days a year.
Danuta
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United States
Apr.10.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "...one of the most beautiful places of earth. Looking forward to go back there in summer!!!" | Aleksandra
Albania
Mar.19.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Nav tādas bildes, kas ir skaistāka par šo ezeru, esot tuvumā liekas, ka tas nemaz nav tik liels, ūdens vienmēr ir ļoti skaidrs, un pie krasta visu laiku uzturas arī mazas zivtiņas, turpat tuvumā arī ir skaista kafejnīca, kur var arī nopirkt dažas piemiņas lietiņas kas raksturīgas tikai morskie oko, šo vietu var apciemot atkal un atkal, bet tā neliekas garlaicīga. Vienīgais vietas trūkums, ko redzu ir pārmērīgais tūristu pieplūdums, kas traucē šo vietu apskatīt vientuļākā gaisotnē." | Di
Latvia
Jan.07.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "vienkārši brīnišķīgas vietas..." | valdis
Latvia
Nov.27.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "we visited this in depths of winter and it was totally frozen over. it was incredible at this time of the year. we crossed the entire lake. I really want to go in the summer and climb up and over foreground peaks. Really is the most beautiful place." | James & Marzena
United Kingdom
Oct.19.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "This is the most beautiful place on earth.
Worth all the pain walking up about 9 kilomters to it, but the view is breathtaking.
Walking around the whole lake, and climbing up farther to Czarne Stawy and the view from up there is amazing. The water in the Czarnew Stawy are crystal clear and amazing to drink =]
Tomek- BIALA GWIAZDA!!!!" | Tomasz Zalewski
United States
Sep.24.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Words can't describe this breath taking view. It's just beginning to be discovered by many foreigners. " | Daria
Canada
Sep.19.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "About 3 hours uphill exosting walk to the lake is more than worth the trauble. Its like giving birth- wants you are ther you forget the pain and only feel happines. No picture can discribe the amazing beauty!! HIGHLEY recomended." | Danka
United States
Aug.25.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Just go there to see it!!!
Amazing!!!" | Jimmy
Ireland
Jul.08.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "zakopane podhale i Tatry to najwspanialsze miejsce na ziemi polecam" | olivka
United States
May.31.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "jest tam naprawde pieknie.warto pojechac i zobaczyc.nie ma nic piekniejszego.ja mieszkam w okolicach zakopanego,teraz w uk,i bardzo tesknie." | majka
Poland
Jan.19.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
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