Chochołowska Valley – Kończysty Wierch loop from gmina Kościelisko

Mountain hikes & routes

Poland

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Chochołowska Valley – Kończysty Wierch loop from gmina Kościelisko

Hard

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Chochołowska Valley – Kończysty Wierch loop from gmina Kościelisko

10:05

24.7km

1,260m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.9 km for 2.15 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Chochołowska Valley (Dolina Chochołowska)

Highlight • Gorge

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 it, which can be covered on foot, by bike, or by tourist train or carriage. At the end of the valley is the Chochołowskie Shelter, which is a great place to rest before continuing your hike, e.g. to Grześ or Trzydniowiański Wierch.

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4.29 km

Chochołowska Valley

Highlight • Gorge

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 deep gorge with dramatic narrows. Popular for hiking and cycling, the main trail leads to the PTTK Mountain Shelter on the Chochołowska Clearing. In spring, the valley transforms into a vibrant sea of crocuses, drawing many visitors. It also preserves its shepherding heritage, with traditional cheese-making still practiced.

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4.48 km

Kmietowicz Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rock at an altitude of 987m above sea level is made of dolomite. There are two small caves in the rock, called "shelters". The rock was named after Father Józef Leopold Kmietowicz, the leader of the Chochołów Uprising of 1846. You will also find a commemorative plaque here commemorating all the participants of this uprising.

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9.12 km

Trzydniowiański Wierch

Highlight • Summit

2h from Chochołowska Valley and we are at the top. You can also approach from the other side from Kończysty Wierch. Nice views of the Western Tatras and in the distance the High Tatras.

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10.7 km

Kończysty Wierch

Highlight • Summit

A stylish stone with a drawing of a horse.

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12.8 km

Sivá veža / Siwy Zwornik

Peak

22.2 km

Chochołowska Valley Cycling Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

start from the village of Witów

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

9.42 km

2.13 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.07 km

3.22 km

1.71 km

764 m

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,120 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

5°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Trzydniowiański Wierch - Kończysty Wierch - Starorobociański Wierch

Full route: Siwa Polana - Chochołowska Valley - Trzydniowiański Wierch - Kończysty Wierch - Starorobociański Wierch - Siwy Zwornik - Siwa Przełęcz - Siwe Skały - Ornak - Iwanicka Przełęcz - Chochołowska Valley

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