9.3km
Total Distance
990m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb from Zakopane to the reclining peak of Giewont, crowned by a huge iron cross visible from the town. The final section uses chains bolted into steep rock and can be crowded and slippery. The mountain draws storms, so an early start is wise.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 0.3km
  2. 2
    Spring · 1.1km
    springs can run dry
  3. 3
    Wywierzysko Bystrej · 5.5km
    Spring · springs can run dry
  4. 4
    Schronisko PTTK Hala Kondratowa · 6.9km
    Mountain hut
  5. 5
    Spring · 8.3km
    springs can run dry
  6. 6
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Bus stop
Kuźnice · 679m from the start
Parking
239m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T3 for 0.1km
Surface
paved 81%, gravel 17%
Marked route
Hala Białe - Hotel Górski PTTK Kalatówki

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes