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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Written Fell – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Written Fell – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

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Written Fell – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

07:29

23.2km

680m

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: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tatrzański Park Narodowy

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Valley Path in Tatra National Park

Highlight • Trail

2.83 km

Kiry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice place but very crowded like every spot on the flat hiking trail.

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3.35 km

Picnic Area in Tatrzański National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Kościeliska Valley isn't worth recommending; it's overcrowded. However, it's worth doing a little reading before crossing the border. For example, there's information about the Ice Spring, the love-struck trees, the teddy bears in Kościeliska, the Loria Chamber, and a few other interesting facts.

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3.38 km

Zbójnicka Chapel (Kapliczka Zbójnicka)

Highlight • Religious Site

The name of this chapel refers to the legend that it was built as a thanksgiving by robbers. In reality, however, it was built by steelworkers and miners who extracted iron ore here.

Hmm. I don't know about you, but the legend is more exciting!

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5.33 km

Written Fell

Highlight • Natural

A former shepherd's pasture. In 1960, 250 sheep were grazed here, but then it stopped.

From here, you can admire the peaks and mighty mountains, such as Zdziary Pisaniarskie, Zbójecka Turnia and Stoły.

There are tables and benches for tourists, so you can also rest.

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7.11 km

Ornak Mountain Hut (PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Ornak)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great base for trips to the Western Tatras. This shelter on Mała Polanka Ornaczańska in the upper part of the Kościeliska Valley (it is at an altitude of 1100m above sea level) has a kitchen and rooms. And those views!

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13.9 km

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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17.7 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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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.25 km

4.60 km

1.51 km

106 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

4.57 km

4.07 km

3.69 km

3.32 km

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Written Fell – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

Valley Path in Tatra National Park

Kiry Bridge

Picnic Area in Tatrzański National Park

Zbójnicka Chapel (Kapliczka Zbójnicka)

Written Fell

Ornak Mountain Hut (PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Ornak)

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

Chochołowska Valley

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