Mały Kaczy Staw is a small but captivating glacial lake tucked away in the Kačacia Valley in the High Tatras. Measuring just 68 m long and 44 m wide, it punches well above its weight in terms of atmosphere and mountain charm. If you enjoy discovering hidden alpine gems off the beaten path, this is a place worth the effort.
The lake sits west of the much larger Zelené Kačacie pleso, with the neighbouring Litvorová Valley rising gently above it. The surrounding landscape is classic high mountain terrain — rocky slopes, a still mirror of water reflecting the sky, and a deep silence broken only by the mountain breeze. Summer brings vivid greenery and wildflowers, while autumn wraps everything in warm golden tones.
How to get thereLocal legend has it that a golden duck lays golden eggs here at midnight on Midsummer's Eve — the lake's very name is rooted in this enchanting tale. A little bit of magic to carry with you on the trail.