Chochołowska Valley – Wołowiec (2,064 m) loop from Dolina Chochołowska

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Chochołowska Valley – Wołowiec (2,064 m) loop from Dolina Chochołowska

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Chochołowska Valley – Wołowiec (2,064 m) loop from Dolina Chochołowska

09:55

26.4km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Roháčske plesá

Tatrzański Park Narodowy

Tatranský národný park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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124 m

Chochołowska Valley

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The Chochołowska Valley is the largest and longest valley in Poland’s Tatra Mountains, stretching 10 kilometers. Known for its scenic beauty, it features dense spruce forests, alpine meadows, and a …

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3.97 km

View of Chochołowska Valley

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This is one of the rare paths where dogs are allowed in the Tatra National Park (on the Polish side). There are parking lots and from there, it is a …

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4.16 km

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

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This shelter, opened in 1953, is located on Polana Chochołowska at an altitude of 1146m. You can eat here and stay overnight (smoking is not allowed). It is a great base for trips to the Western Tatras.

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7.38 km

Ridge Trail with Mountain Pines

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Beautiful ridge path lined with mountain pines. A good hike!

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9.47 km

Rakoń Peak (1879 m)

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Rakoń (1879 m) a peak in the Western Tatras, located on the northern side ridge of Wołowiec. The Polish-Slovak border runs through the ridge

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10.6 km

Wołowiec (2,064 m)

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A very easy peak, but sometimes it can be impossible to climb due to conditions, especially in winter.

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21.1 km

View of the River in Tatra National Park

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21.6 km

Chochołowska Valley (Dolina Chochołowska)

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The Chochołowska Valley is the largest valley in the Polish Tatras, popular especially in spring, when it is covered with thousands of blooming crocuses. A comfortable, wide road leads through …

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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.82 km

5.06 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

9.13 km

6.12 km

5.87 km

2.83 km

1.64 km

810 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Thursday 10 September

11°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2024,Wołowiec z żoną i przyjacielem

Here is a part of the route cycled in both directions through the Chochołowska Valley. Awesome!

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April 27, 2025,Gipfel-Runde von Dolina Chocholowska - Grzes (1653m) - Rakon (1879m)

The path through the Chocholowska Valley is very touristy and nothing particularly spectacular until the flowers are in bloom. The not-so-easy climb to Grzes is worth it not only for the summit cross but also for the magnificent view. Beautiful mountain pines also grow up there. The ridge path from Grzes to Rakon is initially lined with mountain pines and …

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