The pass is also historically known as 'Karczmisko' by local highlanders.
It marks a significant ecological transition zone between subalpine spruce forests and mountain pine shrublands.
The name 'Między Kopami' translates to 'Between the Kopas', referring to the two prominent summits of Wielka Kopa Królowa and Mała Kopa Królowa.
It serves as an essential waypoint for the blue-marked trail that is one of the most heavily trafficked paths in the Tatra National Park.
Przełęcz Między Kopami is a mountain pass located at an elevation of 1,499 meters in the Tatra Mountains, serving as a primary junction for hiking routes in the High Tatras. It acts as a transitional point between the forested lower slopes and the rocky, alpine terrain of the upper massif. The pass sits on the popular route connecting Kuźnice to Murowaniec mountain hut via the blue trail. It offers distinct views towards the Giewont massif to the west and the Great Kopieniec to the north. The area is geologically characterized by the boundary between the sedimentary rocks of the Western Tatras and the crystalline core of the High Tatras. It is a frequent resting point for hikers transitioning between the Boczań and Dolina Jaworzynki valleys. The terrain here is exposed and can experience rapid weather shifts common to high-altitude mountain environments.
The highest point of the pass looking westward toward the Giewont massif.
Bring a windbreaker regardless of the season, as the pass is an exposed point prone to strong gusts.
Check local mountain weather reports specifically for the high-altitude zones before departing.
Use trekking poles, as the approaches on both sides involve steep, often eroded gravel paths.
Attempting this route in winter conditions without specialized crampons, ice axes, and avalanche awareness training.
The trail leading to the pass may be temporarily closed during extreme weather conditions or high avalanche risk periods as declared by the Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue (TOPR).
Stay strictly on marked trails to protect the fragile alpine ecosystem and avoid erosion.
