Oravice – Chochołów
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Oravice – Chochołów. Has yellow marking (regional route №8564, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8564. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.5 km. Location: mountain range — Podhale and Spiš, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.5 km with 348 m of ascent from Oravice to Chochołów. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–840 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,064 m)
- 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,130 m
- 4–11 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 801 m)
- 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–810 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Oravice. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Krúpovákm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 932 m
- Spring below Výrkm 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 799 m
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Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherds' Huts on Polana ChochołowskaKościelisko7.5 km from the trailPolana Chochołowska is the largest glade in the Polish Tatras and one of the largest in the whole range.
Cheese dairies & pasturesBiały Potok Shepherd's Hut, Witów: oscypek and cheese workshopsKościelisko8 km from the trailBiały Potok meadow in the village of Witów lies between the entrances to two of the most visited Tatra valleys, Chochołowska and Kościeliska.
Water parks & thermal poolsChochołowskie TermyChochołów8.3 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.
Cheese dairies & pasturesShepherd's Hut in the Kościeliska ValleyKościelisko9.5 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.