Niżnia Kominiarska Polana – Cudakowa Polana
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Niżnia Kominiarska Polana – Cudakowa Polana. Has black marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 2.1 km. Location: mountain range – Western Tatras, Poland. The route is in the Tatra National Park (TPN): entrance fee (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 2.1 km with 18 m of ascent from Niżnia Kominiarska Polana to Cudakowa Polana. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,140 m
- 1–2 kmDescent of 160 m to Cudakowa Polana
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 170 m (≈17%), near Shepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska Valley.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Niżnia Kominiarska Polana. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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All craft places
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska Valley1.9 km from the trailJózef Słodyczka's bacówka (shepherd's hut) on the Wyżnia Kira Miętusia glade is probably the most easily reached shepherds' hut in the Polish Tatras.
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherds' Huts on Polana Chochołowska4.7 km from the trailPolana Chochołowska is the largest glade in the Polish Tatras and one of the largest in the whole range.
Markets & fairsMarket under Gubałówka8.5 km from the trailThe market under Gubałówka (Targ pod Gubałówką) is Zakopane's best-known bazaar and probably the most photographed row of stalls in the Polish Tatras.
Craft beer & breweriesGwarno Restaurant & Brewery, Zakopane8.5 km from the trailGwarno is a restaurant with its own small brewery at the foot of Gubałówka in Zakopane. It stands on Na Gubałówkę street right next to the lower station of the...
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineBąkowo Zohylina Wyźnio Highland Tavern8.8 km from the trailBąkowo Zohylina Wyźnio is a regional highland tavern in Zakopane housed in a wooden "szałas" (shepherd-hut-style building) with a view of the Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsMeander Thermal Resort, Oravice8.9 km from the trailMeander Thermal & Ski Resort (formerly Meander Park) is a thermal water park and ski centre in the mountain settlement of Oravice in northern Slovakia, at the foot of...