Polana Iwanówka – Siwa Pass
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Polana Iwanówka – Siwa Pass. Has black marking (regional route, TPN). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is black, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Maintained by: TPN. Length of the route — 5.1 km. Location: mountain range — Western Tatras, Poland. The route in 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 5.1 km with 763 m of ascent from Polana Iwanówka to Siwa Pass. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 730 m to Siwa Pass
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 340 m (≈34%), near Siwa Pass.
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 Iwanówka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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Water parks & thermal poolsMeander Thermal Resort, OraviceVitanová7.6 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 poolsOravice thermal poolsVitanová7.6 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.
Markets & fairsMarket under GubałówkaZakopane11 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.