Czerwone Wierchy: Chuda Przełączka — Kasprowy Wierch
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Czerwone Wierchy: Chuda Przełączka – Kasprowy Wierch. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 7.7 km. Location: mountain range — Western Tatras, Slovakia. The route is in the Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — before heading out, check the current dates at tanap.sk.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.7 km with 776 m of ascent from Chuda Przełączka to Kasprowy Wierch. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–7.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,800–2,100 m, past Ciemniak, Krzesanica, Małołączniak, Kopa Kondracka
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Szerokie Siodło.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Chuda Przełączka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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