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Hiking to Kasprowy Wierch via Murowaniec

Mountain trail leading towards Kasprowy Wierch in the Tatras
The trail towards Kasprowy Wierch, surrounded by the peaks of the Tatras.

During our family trip to the Tatras, we wanted to climb a mountain that would give us a proper challenge but would not require any special equipment or technical climbing skills. We chose to hike to Kasprowy Wierch via the Murowaniec mountain shelter. From there, we continued with the more demanding climb to the summit. This time, no bikes were involved — this was a family hiking trip.

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Beskid from Kasprowy Wierch

View from Kasprowy Wierch towards Beskid in the Polish Tatra Mountains under dramatic summer clouds.
The view from Kasprowy Wierch towards Beskid, where a winding trail crosses one of the most scenic ridges in the Polish Tatras.

The view from Kasprowy Wierch towards Beskid was one of the highlights of our trip to the Polish Tatras. On the second day, my son and I climbed to the summit before continuing along the ridge, while my wife, whose heart belongs to the sea rather than the mountains, waited for us at the Murowaniec mountain shelter. Although the uphill trail was only about three kilometres long, it was demanding, with large uneven stones and several steep sections that required careful footing.

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