Chochołów – Trzy Kopce Pass

At a glance

A multi-day route of 65.7 km with 1,966 m of ascent from Chochołów to Trzy Kopce Pass. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 19.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–1,130 m, past Ostrysz, Tominów Wierch, Gruszków Wierch, Gubałówka
2. 15–23 kmDescent of 390 m (down to 734 m)
3. 23–41 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–990 m, past Dziadkówka
4. 41–44 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 668 m)
5. 44–64 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–880 m, past Grandeus, Żar, Szumne, Barwinkowa Góra
6. 64–66 kmClimb of 340 m to Macelak (857 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 65–66, a climb of 220 m (≈22%), near Macelak.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 64. There are no springs between km 0 and 64 — carry at least 9.5 l of water.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 23–45, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 45–66, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Chochołów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 42 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 19.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

A spring near the trail: at km 64. There are no springs between km 0 and 64 — carry at least 9.5 l of water.