Border Crossings Between Poland and Slovakia

The natural wall of the Tatra Mountains creates the stunning and dramatic border between Poland and Slovakia. This is the highest range in the entire Carpathian Mountains, and your journey here is one of sharp granite peaks, deep-blue alpine lakes, and dense forests shared between two national parks that cooperate closely. While there are several important road crossings in the foothills, such as those at Chyżne and Łysa Polana (the latter providing access to the famous Morskie Oko lake), the true spirit of this border is found on its extensive network of hiking trails. This is a frontier best experienced on foot.

You can ascend a peak like Rysy, which at 2,503 meters has one of its summits directly on the border, making it the highest point in Poland. Standing at the summit marker, you can enjoy panoramic views into both countries simultaneously. This binational conservation effort has preserved one of Europe’s last great wild areas, making the border less a line of political separation and more a shared natural treasure. The ability to freely hike between the two nations through such a pristine wilderness is a privilege and a highlight for any nature lover visiting the region.