The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Carpathian Mountains
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Carpathian Mountains and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
A small pass, from which the glades offer beautiful views of Giewont, Czerwone Wierchy and more. This pass separates the Mała Łąka Valley from Kościeliska and Miętusia.
A good place to stop.
A good place to stop.
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Two ascending paths (both graded T-2) from the direction of Zakopane lead to the ascent to the Hala Gąsienicowa pasture (1500 m) at this junction.
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This beautiful pass between the tourist towns of Wisla and Szczyrk is at an altitude
over 934 meters above sea level.
over 934 meters above sea level.
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Not quite as well known as the passes in the Alps. But the Transfagarasan is considered by connoisseurs as one of the most beautiful high mountain roads in the world. …
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Road pass between Liptovské Matiašovce and Zuberec on the busy road No. 584.
The Kvačianska dolina is a better alternative.
The Kvačianska dolina is a better alternative.
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From wherever you're coming, it's been a tough uphill to come here. But once you see the view, you know it was worth it. This small chapel was built by …
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This place can be explored starting from Jávorkút. You can go on forest paths and on a designated bike route on asphalt. I am now describing the asphalt route. From …
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- Road quality is good.
- Maximum slope: 9 %.
- There is a restaurant on the top.
- Maximum slope: 9 %.
- There is a restaurant on the top.
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Good starting point to Babia Góra
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Austrian war cemetery from the period of World War I. It is located on the Małastowska Pass. In the axis of the cemetery there is a wooden chapel with a …
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