Chochołowska Valley – View of Chochołowska Valley loop from Dolina Chochołowska

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Chochołowska Valley – View of Chochołowska Valley loop from Dolina Chochołowska

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Chochołowska Valley – View of Chochołowska Valley loop from Dolina Chochołowska

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8.23km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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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 …

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315 m

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 …

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3.69 km

Crocuses in the Chochołowska Valley

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I haven't seen any crocuses, but fireweed blooms in August.

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3.97 km

PTTK shelter on Polana Chochołowska

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The largest mountain shelter in the Tatra Mountains. In spring, among the crocuses, there's a beautiful view of Kominiarski Wierch.

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4.07 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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4.26 km

View of Chochołowska Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.50 km

Chapel of St. John the Baptist on Polana Chochołowska

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel at Polana Chochołowska - a wooden chapel located near the forest, on the upper edge of the Chochołowska Glade in the Chochołowska Valley in the Western Tatras. It is …

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