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PL: Kuznice - Czarny Staw Gasienicowy (Zakopane)

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Trail stats

Distance
9.91 mi
Elevation gain
2,589 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,589 ft
Max elevation
5,299 ft
TrailRank 
64 5
Min elevation
3,125 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
4 hours 26 minutes
Time
7 hours 40 minutes
Coordinates
2741
Uploaded
July 6, 2022
Recorded
July 2022
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near Bystre Dolne, Województwo małopolskie (Polska)

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Itinerary description

It’s a linear trail which actually consists of different parts of various trails in National park, on the way back we decided to take a parallel trail to bring up some difference to the scenery.

We chose the starting point which was the closest to the place where we parked our car (all the parkings are quite away from the various entrances to the park).
The park entrance fee is 8 pln per person, one can buy a week entrance ticket.

Views are great and the trail is sometimes demanding.
Be prepared to herds of people along the way, not that this particular trail is popular but there are plenty on trails in general.
NB: At some point in the beginning we started to follow another trail, so ignore the short appendix to the side.

TERRAIN: all the way to the lake is ascent with some short descending parts. Be prepared to walk 80% of the trail on medium sized stones which are laid to maintain the trail in shape (I suppose). On the way back the last part of the trail went along the valley and it was nice very mild descent (it can be actually used as ascending part as well). Hiking boots are highly advisable and poles may be of help.

SEASON: in winter on these levels there may be snow, in spring there might be seasonal rivers and streams with wet crossing. In summer there are some sun exposed parts but at least 50% is in shade, depending on the time of the day.

SIGNS: the trail is color marked plus there are direction signs with time estimation at the intersections. Anyway you go with the flow :) there are some organized resting places but you can use natural ones.

KIDS: at least half of the trail I witnessed kids of various ages, the higher we got, the lesser kids were met but still some as little as 6-7 yo were seen at the top. But you should definitely asses your kid stamina.

Waypoints

PictographInformation point Altitude 3,140 ft
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Entrance to the park and ticket office

PictographWaterfall Altitude 3,123 ft
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Waterfall

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,307 ft
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PictographFountain Altitude 3,323 ft
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Potable water

PictographInformation point Altitude 3,340 ft
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PictographInformation point Altitude 3,327 ft
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Another ticket office

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,337 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,360 ft
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PictographInformation point Altitude 3,593 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,691 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,108 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,209 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 4,390 ft
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Panorama

PictographPanorama Altitude 4,606 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,669 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 4,715 ft
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PictographMountain pass Altitude 4,921 ft
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Two trails intersection

PictographPanorama Altitude 5,003 ft
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Panorama

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,092 ft
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PictographPicnic Altitude 5,135 ft
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Picnic

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,115 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,970 ft
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PictographInformation point Altitude 4,970 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,984 ft
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PictographInformation point Altitude 4,957 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,984 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 5,030 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 5,056 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 5,125 ft
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Panorama

PictographPanorama Altitude 5,253 ft
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PictographLake Altitude 5,361 ft
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Black Lake

PictographLake Altitude 5,335 ft
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Lake

PictographBirding spot Altitude 5,335 ft
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Ducks

PictographPanorama Altitude 4,885 ft
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Panorama

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,806 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,678 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,531 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,406 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,318 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,016 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,684 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,619 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,570 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 3,530 ft
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Comments  (1)

  • Photo of David Mosquera
    David Mosquera Oct 24, 2023

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Very nice hike!

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