Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza – Rzeżuchy
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza – Rzeżuchy. Has green marking (regional route). 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. The length of the route is 3.7 km. Location: mountain range — High 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 3.7 km with 34 m of ascent and 278 m of descent from Rzeżuchy to Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmDescent of 270 m to Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).
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: Rzeżuchy. 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?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Markets & fairsMarket under Gubałówka12 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.
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