Giewont, Tatra mountains
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.27 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,848 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,848 ft
- Max elevation
- 5,936 ft
- TrailRank
- 34
- Min elevation
- 3,138 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 58 minutes
- Time
- 6 hours 56 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2128
- Uploaded
- August 24, 2022
- Recorded
- August 2022
near Kościelisko, Województwo małopolskie (Polska)
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This is a slightly shorter version of the ascention of Giewont mountain as I skipped the last 100m because the top was completely in the clouds and visibility was 0. Still this part is very well indicated so if weather allows, you should definitely include the ascent to the top.
We started from a parking lot which costs 30 PLN. The first part of the path is very smooth and the slope is gentle. The middle part is rougher with large, sometimes slippery boulders and a pretty steep slope. A walking stick is definitively recommended. The vegetation alongside the path is quite luxurious even at the end of the summer. Since the Tatra mountains are a very popular holiday destination in Poland, be prepared to see a lot of fellow hikers on most hikes, this one included.
We started from a parking lot which costs 30 PLN. The first part of the path is very smooth and the slope is gentle. The middle part is rougher with large, sometimes slippery boulders and a pretty steep slope. A walking stick is definitively recommended. The vegetation alongside the path is quite luxurious even at the end of the summer. Since the Tatra mountains are a very popular holiday destination in Poland, be prepared to see a lot of fellow hikers on most hikes, this one included.
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I hiked in August was very crowded I believe the right side is much easier to go in one way rather than back from chain sides
many options are open to take from the pass if you have plans and energy
make 2 hours during high season from the pass and/back to The peak of Giewont viewpoint due to one way direction and crowded of hikers.
Thanks for great trail and sharing