Tatra Classic: Karb from Zielony Staw

ŁŁukasz Strzelecki
High Tatras
ModerateNo hazards

Route description

One of the most iconic and popular ski touring routes in the High Tatras. The tour starts in Kuźnice and leads through Jaworzynka into the heart of the Tatras – to Dolina Gąsienicowa, and then up to the high-alpine Karb pass, lying at the foot of the majestic Kościelec. The return is over Kasprowy Wierch, down the ski run to Kuźnice.

Route parameters

Distance

17.6km

Elevation D+

1308m

Descent D-

1302m

Max elevation

1960m asl

Min elevation

1015m asl

Duration

6h 33min

Hazards

Hazard notes

The route is fairly safe in terms of avalanche danger.

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