Polana Chochołowska – Trzydniowiański Wierch
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Polana Chochołowska – Trzydniowiański Wierch. Has red marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. The length of the route is 4.7 km. Location: mountain massif – 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, the trails can only be walked from dawn to dusk.
At a glance
A short route of 4.7 km with 622 m of ascent from Polana Chochołowska to Trzydniowiański Wierch. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,742 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Polana Chochołowska. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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Trails nearby
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All craft places
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherds' Huts on Polana Chochołowskaunder 1 km from the trailPolana Chochołowska is the largest glade in the Polish Tatras and one of the largest in the whole range.
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska Valley6.4 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.
Water parks & thermal poolsOravice thermal pools7.7 km from the trailThe Oravice thermal pools (Termálne kúpalisko Oravice) are the municipal thermal baths in the mountain settlement of Oravice at the foot of the Western Tatras.
Water parks & thermal poolsMeander Thermal Resort, Oravice7.7 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...
Water parks & thermal poolsChochołowskie Termy13 km from the trailChochołowskie Termy stand in the village of Chochołów in the Podhale region, north-west of Zakopane and not far from the Slovak border.
Markets & fairsMarket under Gubałówka13 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.