Welcome to Palenica Białczańska

You are at the entrance to the Białka Valley, at the beginning of the trail leading to Morskie Oko – one of the most beautiful lakes in the Tatra National Park. This is where traditional horse-drawn carriage rides to the Włosienica begin – the furthest point accessible by carriage on the way to Morskie Oko.

Route

The carriage route runs from Palenica Białczańska to Włosienica Glade, approximately 7 km along a road through forested mountain terrain.

The uphill ride takes about 60 minutes.

From Włosienica, it’s just a 1.8 km walk (about 25 minutes) to reach Morskie Oko on foot.

Ticket prices

  • Uphill ride (Palenica → Włosienica):

    🧍‍♂️ Adult: 100
    🧒 Child under 4 years:: free
  • Downhill ride (Włosienica → Palenica):

    🧍‍♂️ Adult: 70 zł
    🧒 Child under 4 years:: free

Prices: per person, per seat in a shared carriage.

Schedule

  • Carriages operate daily, weather permitting
  • First uphill ride: around 7:30 AM
  • Last downhill ride: around 7:00 PM (in summer), or 4:00 PM (in winter)
  • Downhill rides depart on demand depending on tourist needs
  • Families with small children may bring baby strollers on the carriage (free of charge)

Additional information

  • All rides are provided by licensed members of the Association of Carriage Drivers to Morskie Oko
  • The route is strictly approved by the Tatra National Park (TPN)
  • No reservations required – tickets are purchased directly from the coachman on site

Caring for our horses

  • Horses are regularly checked by veterinarians, well-fed, and watered
  • There are three watering points along the route where horses can be given water
  • After each uphill ride, horses receive at least one hour of rest
  • After every course, a fresh pair of horses replaces the previous one
  • Nearly 300 horses are authorized to operate on the route, working on a rotating basis under continuous veterinary supervision

 

We wish you a memorable visit to Morskie Oko

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