Kiry Bridge – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Kościelisko

Kiry Bridge – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

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Kiry Bridge – Chochołowska Valley loop from gmina Kościelisko

06:26

21.6km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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1.18 km

Valley Path in Tatra National Park

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1.33 km

Kiry Bridge

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

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2.63 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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12.2 km

Streamside Path in Tatra National Park

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13.8 km

Chochołowska Valley

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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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16.0 km

View of the River in Tatra National Park

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16.5 km

Chochołowska Valley (Dolina Chochołowska)

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The Chochołowska Valley is the largest valley in the Polish Tatras, popular especially in spring, when it is covered with thousands of blooming crocuses. A comfortable, wide road leads through it, which can be covered on foot, by bike, or by tourist train or carriage. At the end of the valley is the Chochołowskie Shelter, which is a great place to rest before continuing your hike, e.g. to Grześ or Trzydniowiański Wierch.

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