Rysy (Polish: [ˈrɨsɨ] ⓘ; Slovak: [ˈrisi]; German: Meeraugspitze, Hungarian: Tengerszem-csúcs) is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, eastern part of the Tatra Mountains, located on the border between Poland and Slovakia.
Rysy is a mountain in the High Tatras that straddles the border between Poland and Slovakia. It is the tallest mountain in Poland and the highest mountain in the High Tatras that you can hike to without a guide.
How to Hike Rysy from the High Tatras of Slovakia - Earth Trekkers
“The Polish Rysy is 2,499m, but the highest Rysy is actually 2,501m, in Slovakia. When we climb the mountain, of course, we can guide people to both of those peaks.” This mountain is a rare offering - with powerful, raw beauty and allowing for an ascent from one country and a descent to another...
The north-western summit of Rysy (2499,2) is the highest point of Poland, and therefore in the summer the mountain is climbed by a lot of people from the Polish side.
Hikes in the high Tatras are wonderful and summit to Rysy definitely belongs to them too. Follow this article for all information you need before your visit to Rysy.
So our next challenge was Mount Rysy, the highest peak that’s accessible to individual hikers. The way there rewards you with idyllic valley views, colorful wildflower meadows, several brilliant blue alpine lakes and jaw dropping mountain vistas.
Hiking Rysy Peak From The High Tatras In Slovakia - Our Wanders
Hiking Rysy from Slovakia is the easiest way to reach the highest peak in Poland , topping out at 2,499 m. The hike starts near Štrbské Pleso in the High Tatras and climbs past alpine lakes and a mountain hut before reaching the summit on the Slovak-Polish border.