Mały Staw and Samotnia — where to park
The trail to Samotnia on Mały Staw lake starts at Wang Temple in Upper Karpacz, where private paid car parks operate — check prices on site. Municipal car parks in Karpacz cost 8 PLN per hour or 40 PLN per day in 2026.
Private paid car parks near Wang Temple fill up quickly in summer and at weekends — arrive early. The town runs 14 paid car parks (8 PLN per hour or 40 PLN for the day until midnight); the list is on karpacz.pl (opens in a new tab) (in Polish). You can also leave your car at buffer car park no. 14 on ul. Wielkopolska, near the station, and take a bus or taxi up.
Prices, hours and rules may change — please check the official website before you go.
