Overview
This is the demanding extension for hikers who already cover the approach to Morskie Oko and want the Tatras' most iconic elevated viewpoint. From the hut, a sustained climb on steep granite steps lifts you roughly two hundred metres above the main lake to Czarny Staw pod Rysami (1,583 m).
From the upper cirque you look down on both lakes at once—emerald and sapphire water framed by vertical walls—right at the threshold of the route toward Rysy. The terrain is continuously steep and tiring; it suits strong legs and good balance more than a casual family outing.
Treat it as a serious add-on: carry enough time, food, and water, and expect polished or icy rock in cold months. Vertigo or knee issues are reasons to skip this finish.