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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Written Fell – Kiry Bridge loop from Schronisko PTTK na Polanie Chochołowskiej

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Written Fell – Kiry Bridge loop from Schronisko PTTK na Polanie Chochołowskiej

Hard

4.6

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Written Fell – Kiry Bridge loop from Schronisko PTTK na Polanie Chochołowskiej

07:36

23.2km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.61 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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61 m

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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260 m

View of Chochołowska Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the rare paths where dogs are allowed in the Tatra National Park (on the Polish side). There are parking lots and from there, it is a 7-8km long walk (one way). You walk in a valley along a small river. At the end, there is a hut with toilets, drinks and food.

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7.14 km

Ornak Mountain Hut (PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Ornak)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great base for trips to the Western Tatras. This shelter on Mała Polanka Ornaczańska in the upper part of the Kościeliska Valley (it is at an altitude of 1100m above sea level) has a kitchen and rooms. And those views!

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8.76 km

Jaskinia Mylna (wejście)

Cave Entrance

9.52 km

Written Fell

Highlight • Natural

A former shepherd's pasture. In 1960, 250 sheep were grazed here, but then it stopped.

From here, you can admire the peaks and mighty mountains, such as Zdziary Pisaniarskie, Zbójecka Turnia and Stoły.

There are tables and benches for tourists, so you can also rest.

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11.5 km

Picnic Area in Tatrzański National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Kościeliska Valley isn't worth recommending; it's overcrowded. However, it's worth doing a little reading before crossing the border. For example, there's information about the Ice Spring, the love-struck trees, the teddy bears in Kościeliska, the Loria Chamber, and a few other interesting facts.

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12.0 km

Kiry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice place but very crowded like every spot on the flat hiking trail.

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12.2 km

Valley Path in Tatra National Park

Highlight • Trail

19.0 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 deep gorge with dramatic narrows. Popular for hiking and cycling, the main trail leads to the PTTK Mountain Shelter on the Chochołowska Clearing. In spring, the valley transforms into a vibrant sea of crocuses, drawing many visitors. It also preserves its shepherding heritage, with traditional cheese-making still practiced.

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23.2 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.13 km

5.25 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

4.82 km

3.81 km

3.34 km

2.65 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

12°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2022,Von Dolina Chocholowska durch Ornak und Dolina Kościeliska nach Kiry

A "High Tatra Relaxation Walk" that becomes increasingly challenging from 1/3 of the length. Whether up or down, to the Ornak hut, about 2/3 of the way. There you can strengthen yourself excellently and from here the walk continues along the stream with refreshing, rushing water, relaxed. A highly recommended route.

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Written Fell – Kiry Bridge loop from Schronisko PTTK na Polanie Chochołowskiej

Chochołowska Valley Mountain Hut

View of Chochołowska Valley

Ornak Mountain Hut (PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Ornak)

Written Fell

Picnic Area in Tatrzański National Park

Kiry Bridge

Valley Path in Tatra National Park

Chochołowska Valley

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