Dolina Dudowa – Polana Chochołowska
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Dolina Dudowa – Polana Chochołowska. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 2.9 km. Location: mountain range — Western Tatras, Poland. The route is in the Tatra National Park (TPN): entry is paid (tickets online or at the ticket offices), from March 1 to November 30, trails can only be walked from dawn to dusk.
At a glance
A short route of 2.9 km with 113 m of ascent from Dolina Dudowa to Polana Chochołowska. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chochołowska Glade Hut (km 3).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Dolina Dudowa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Chochołowska Glade Hut (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Olejarniakm 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 054 m
- Chochołowska Glade Hutkm 2.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Standing · 1 146 m
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