The Top 19 Mountain Passes around Zakopane
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Last updated: October 1, 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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Nice path, very nice view, highly recommended but unfortunately not always accessible, so: Always inform yourself thoroughly.
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The ascent and descent from Wielki Staw is very difficult. You have to climb a bit. Although a chain has been installed, the section is still very steep and …
The ascent and descent from Wielki Staw is very difficult. You have to climb a bit. Although a chain has been installed, the section is still very steep and …
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This section of the trail includes the ‘Valley of the Small Meadow’, which is probably the most beautiful valley in the Western Tatras National Park, as well as the western ascent to Kondracka Kopka, formed from loose slate stones.
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