Chochołowska Valley
Town: Siwa Polana Nearby: Zakopane
stroller Route for stroller (small wheels)
directions_bike Bike route
directions_bike Bike route without motorized traffic
wb_sunny Route in the sun
restaurant Restaurant or bar nearby
directions_car Access by car
directions_bus Can be reached by bus
train Access by train possible
accessible_forward The route is adapted to the needs of disabled people
wc Toilet along the route
How to get to Chochołowska Valley?
By car - you can drive to the parking lot at Siwa Polana (it may be difficult to find a parking space during the season).
By bus - you can take a bus from the bus stops near the PKP and PKS stations in Zakopane to the beginning of the valley, at the parking lot near Siwa Polana (buses depart frequently, every few minutes).
Walking time: approximately 2 hours for an adult.
Distance: about 10 km
Chochołowska Valley - walking with a stroller
Chochołowska Valley is closed to motorized vehicles. Halfway to Polana Chochołowska, there is an asphalt road, which later becomes a rocky path along the Chochołowski Stream. You can easily walk this part of the valley with a stroller, but it is not possible to complete the entire route to the mountain hut with a stroller!
Further along the path, it becomes increasingly rocky and gradually ascends. The road becomes more difficult for strollers and less passable. Therefore, if you are walking with a stroller and encounter difficulties, it is best to turn back, as it will only get worse the further you go.
... by horse-drawn carriage or bicycle
You can take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to Polana Chochołowska. You can also take the "Rakoń" train to Polana Huciska (approximately halfway), which runs every half an hour during the summer season. There is also a bike rental service (bicycles are allowed in Chochołowska Valley) - you can ride bikes to the forester's lodge. Bicycles can be rented at the beginning, middle, and near the end of the valley.
Try oscypek cheese and żętyca drink here
There are many historic shepherd's buildings in the valley. Sheep grazing is also practiced here. In the shepherd's hut, you can observe the process of making oscypek cheese and purchase some to try. You can also taste żętyca - a whey drink produced during the production of oscypek cheese. It is very rich and filling!
Mountain Hut at Polana Chochołowska
At the end of Polana Chochołowska, you will reach the largest Tatra mountain hut, located at an altitude of 1148 meters above sea level. Here, you can have a warm meal or stay overnight. There is a terrace with tables in front of the hut. During the season, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance. Near the hut, there is a small museum located in an old shepherd's hut.
A few hundred meters from the hut, beneath the forest, there is a chapel where Mass is held at 1 PM from June to October.
The hiking trails around Chochołowska Valley are not the most difficult. The peaks are mostly covered with grass and are much gentler compared to the rocky High Tatras.
During springtime, the valley is beautifully adorned with crocuses - a truly enchanting sight.
Publish Date: 2017-01-01
More in the Region Zakopane (Zakopane)
Total Length 152 km
