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The **Tatra Mountains** are the highest peaks in **Poland**, right at the border with **Slovakia**. The **Tatras** form part of the **Carpathians**, which possess unique Alpine characteristics, meaning they have 5 different belts of climate-vegetation. And this **5-day Hiking tour** is an amazing opportunity to explore the **Tatras** and all their wonders.

During our hiking tour, I will take you to places that look like they came out of a fairy-tale. The vastness of the **Tatras** is enhanced with its distinctive geological landscape. Plus, when the rays of the sun light up the **Tatras** in the morning, the tones produced make it look like a postcard.

Our adventure begins in the **Koscieliska Valley**. There, I’ll take you to some impressive, yet easily accessible **caves**. After that, we will start our trek across the **mountain ridges**, discovering all the beauty and spectacular views they offer.

I will guide you to some of the most stunning spots in the **Tatras**, places normally secluded or difficult to access if you don’t know where they are. Additionally you’ll be staying in different mountain huts, so you can enjoy the peace and atmosphere of the mountain.

Moreover, I will take you to a truly magnificent spot, **Siklawa, the highest waterfall in Poland**. This astonishing waterfall is 70 m high and one of the most sought out places in the country. Also, we have the option to ascend the **Swinica Peak** **(2300 m)**.

**So, if you want to discover all of the wonderful spots the Tatras have to offer, please send me a request. I will do my best to accommodate all your wishes and make this a trip you won’t forget.**

And if you are looking for a winter adventure, check out this [Ski touring for beginners also in the Polish Tatras](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-touring-beginners-polish-tatras/) trip.

Join Helena, an UIMLA-certified mountain guide, on this 5-day hiking adventure across the Tatras and discover all of the hidden beauties this paradise has to offer.

5-day Hiking tour in the Polish Tatras. 5-day trip. UIMLA guide

5-day Hiking tour in the Polish Tatras

This **6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Tatras** is an incredible adventure to enjoy the amazing beauty of the **Polish High Tatras** from unique perspectives.

The **Tatras Mountain Range** is the natural border between **Poland** and **Slovakia**. It has the highest peaks in the **Carpathian Mountains** and some of the most spectacular views in the area. There are thousands of activities and spots to visit.

This hiking tour is an amazing way of visiting many of these amazing places. Plus we’ll be staying in mountain huts where you’ll enjoy the solitude of the nature and the Polish mountaineering atmosphere.

We’ll start in the Koscieliska Valley, where we’ll visit some easy-to-access caves. And then we’ll start our journey through the mountain ridges, sleeping in different mountain huts and visiting all kinds of wonderful spots.

One of the most amazing features of this trip will be our visit to the **Siklawa, the highest waterfall in Poland**, which is 70 meters high. Plus, if you are up too it, there are two amazing mountain ascent we can go for. The **Swinica Peak (2300 m),** on the third day, and the **Rysy mountain (2499 m),** which is the highest peak in Poland!

**So if you want to get out into the wildest areas of Poland, please send me a request and we’ll start organizing this 6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Tatras for you!**

Join Helena, a UIMLA-certified mountain leader, on this 6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Tatras for an exciting adventure through these beautiful mountains.

6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Tatras (with Rysy ascent). 6-day trip. UIMLA guide

6-day hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Tatras (with Rysy ascent)

#### **It’s my pleasure to invite you to a big hiking adventure in the** Western Tatras**. A unique week across the best spots of this incredible mountain range.**

The **Western Tatras** form an important mountain range located on the border between Poland and Slovakia. In fact, it is the second highest mountain range in both countries. The Western Tratas include not only the **Tatra Mountains** but the **Carpathian Mountains** as well. All those peaks give us a really stunning scenery with **the Bystrá (2,248 m)** as its highest point.

During this trek I am proposing today, we’ll discover **the most outstanding places of the Western Tatras** as well as its interesting native flora and fauna. Besides that, we’ll spend the night in **comfortable mountain lodges** where we can recover energies and get ready for each new adventure day. Our meeting point will be in **Zakopane**, an amazing old city at the foot of the Tatra Mountains.

Regarding the physical condition required for this trip, participants have to know that the **average walking time will be between 5 and 8 hours per day**. Therefore, I recommend **a good fitness level** if you want to enjoy this hiking week to the fullest. The group size ideally cannot exceed 10 people. That way I can promise you a pleasant and safe adventure. 

Finally, let me share with you **a sample day-by-day program at the end of this description**. I can adjust the itinerary to you wishes, time and expectations. **We can discuss it and any other item once you get in touch with me**. If you are coming to Poland in the search of a safe but exciting hiking adventure, this is you opportunity.

**Fill out the form and contact me now. Let’s have fun and traverse the Polish Western Tatras together. It will be great!**

Arrival in Poland, in Katowice or Kraków airport. Then, a transfer will take you to **Zakopane** where you’ll have some free time in the city. Accommodation and dinner in a hotel.

Meeting Point

After having breakfast in the hotel, we’ll do a tour around the town of Zakopane which includes shops, galleries, pubs and an old cemetery. Then, we’ll have lunch in a regional restaurant and move to Siwa Polana by bus. Here the hike starts. We will walk to our mountain hostel, the Polana Chochołowska, through a very easy trail. We’ll dinner and spend the night there. The total walking time for the day will be around 2:30 hours with an altitude change of 250 m.

Polana Chochołowska

Early breakfast. Then, a long but moderate walk to Tatry Zachodnie. We’ll pass by the Grześ and the Wołowiec peaks. We continue the hike through the main ridge of the Wast Tatra in direction to the Jarząbczy Wierch, the Kończysty Wierch and the Trzydniowiański Wierch. This amazing trail goes along the Polish-Slovak border. Finally, we will descend to the Chochołowska Polana hostel, where we will dinner and spend the night. Total walking time of the day: 8-9 hours. Altitude change 1450 m.

Chochołowska Mountain Hostel

After breakfast we’ll head to the **trail of Tatry Zachodnie**, first in direction to the Starorobociańska Valley and then to the Błyszcz peak and the Bystra (in Slovakia). We’ll descend to the Ornak peak in order to reach the **Mała Polana Ornaczańska mountain lodge**, just in the Kościeliska Valley. We will dinner and sleep here. The total walking time for the day will be between 7 and 8 hours and the elevation gain, 1400 m.

Tatry Zachodnie Trail

We set off the hostel after breakfast towards the Czerwone Wierchy peak. We’ll walk along its ridge in direction to the Kondracka Pass. We then descend to the Dolina Kondratowa Valley and after that to Kuźnice, where there is a local bus stop that will take us back to town. The hiking time for today will be around 7–8 hours with an altitude change of 1350m. The trail is very long and moderate. Once we arrive in the city of Zakopane we will dinner and rest in a nearby hotel.

Dolina Kondratowa Valley - Zakopane

After breakfast we will move to Kraków, where we can visit the Old Town, its Royal Castell, its main markets and churches. Last night in a hotel of the city.

Kraków

Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Ending of the program.

Flight back home

Anna is a Polish and UIMLA mountain leader who has planned this amazing hiking tour across the Western Tatras. A week of unforgettable adventures!!!

The Polish Western Tatras trekking traverse. 7-day trip. UIMLA guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OXqRpLCRe1I4rFbBoevwYfxknegNT8_poz2lWm2-zOc/edit

The Polish Western Tatras trekking traverse

Join me in this easy hike in the so-called **Western Tatras**, walking on limestone and dolomites.

We do the following itinerary. On the way from **Kościeliska Valley** there is a saddle: **Iwaniacka** (1459 m). Then a path leads us down to the next valley, **Chocholowska**. In Kościeliska we can visit the Krakow Gorge and Smocza Cave (optional), which has a ladder and chains at the entrance.

During this fun day trip, I guarantee you will live a great adventure!

The trip in numbers:  
Altitude change: +/- 900m  
Duration: 5h walk + 1h break  
Distance: 14km

**Did you find this trip interesting? Then please contact me so we can set a date! Of course it's possible to combine this 1-day trip with other trips I offer.** And if you are interested, I also offer other trips in the Western Tatras, as this [**Hiking trip to the Giewont peak**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/hiking-giewont-peak-zakopane/).

A certified mountain guide will take you on a beautiful 1-day hike amongst the limestone and dolomites of the Western Tatras.

Hiking from Koscieliska to Chocholowska valley, Western Tatras. 1-day trip. Certified guide

Hiking from Koscieliska to Chocholowska valley, Western Tatras

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