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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Chochołowska Valley – Rakoń Peak (1879 m) loop from gmina Kościelisko

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Chochołowska Valley – Rakoń Peak (1879 m) loop from gmina Kościelisko

Hard

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Chochołowska Valley – Rakoń Peak (1879 m) loop from gmina Kościelisko

09:08

25.5km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Roháčske plesá

Tatrzański Park Narodowy

Tatranský národný park

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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56 m

Witów Siwa Polana

Highlight • Parking

Siwa Polana is the entrance to the Chochołowska Valley. Here you can buy tickets to the Tatra National Park. There is also an inn, a shop and a buffet. The views from here are already stunning.

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1.79 km

View of the River in Tatra National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.97 km

Chochołowska Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Chochołowska Valley is the largest and longest valley in Poland’s Tatra Mountains, stretching 10 kilometers. Known for its scenic beauty, it features dense spruce forests, alpine meadows, and a …

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4.17 km

Kmietowicz Rock

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This rock at an altitude of 987m above sea level is made of dolomite. There are two small caves in the rock, called "shelters". The rock was named after Father …

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7.76 km

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

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This shelter, opened in 1953, is located on Polana Chochołowska at an altitude of 1146m. You can eat here and stay overnight (smoking is not allowed). It is a great base for trips to the Western Tatras.

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11.0 km

Ridge Trail with Mountain Pines

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Beautiful ridge path lined with mountain pines. A good hike!

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13.1 km

Rakoń Peak (1879 m)

Highlight • Summit

Rakoń (1879 m) a peak in the Western Tatras, located on the northern side ridge of Wołowiec. The Polish-Slovak border runs through the ridge

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19.8 km

Streamside Path in Tatra National Park

Highlight • Trail

25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.61 km

5.64 km

144 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

6.62 km

5.09 km

4.11 km

950 m

810 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

16°C

7°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2024,Wołowiec z żoną i przyjacielem

Here is a part of the route cycled in both directions through the Chochołowska Valley. Awesome!

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April 27, 2025,Gipfel-Runde von Dolina Chocholowska - Grzes (1653m) - Rakon (1879m)

The path through the Chocholowska Valley is very touristy and nothing particularly spectacular until the flowers are in bloom. The not-so-easy climb to Grzes is worth it not only for the summit cross but also for the magnificent view. Beautiful mountain pines also grow up there. The ridge path from Grzes to Rakon is initially lined with mountain pines and …

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Chochołowska Valley – Rakoń Peak (1879 m) loop from gmina Kościelisko

Witów Siwa Polana

View of the River in Tatra National Park

Chochołowska Valley

Kmietowicz Rock

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

Ridge Trail with Mountain Pines

Rakoń Peak (1879 m)

Streamside Path in Tatra National Park

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