Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatras
Rakoń
Start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley) · via Views of the Roháče and Długi Upłaz
- 8:50 h
- Time
- 22.6 km
- Distance
- +1149 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatraswestern tatrasridgefitnesspanorama
Czerwone Wierchy from Kuźnice
2122 m a.s.l. · trail red · start: Kuźnice
High-altitude conditionsBulletin as of 2 listopada 2026
Official TPN bulletinSnow and ice reported in upper Tatras. Crampons, ice axe, helmet and winter mountaineering experience required.
Bulletin details
Warunki do uprawiania turystyki w wyższych partiach Tatr są bardzo trudne. Na szlakach zalega śnieg i występują liczne oblodzenia. Jest bardzo ślisko. Wybierając się tam, należy posiadać doświadczenie w zimowej turystyce górskiej oraz odpowiedni sprzęt – lawinowe ABC, raki, czekan i kask, wraz z umiejętnością posługiwania się nim. Poślizgnięcie się na lodzie lub zmrożonym śniegu, może skończyć się długim, niekontrolowanym upadkiem, prowadzącym do ciężkich obrażeń lub śmierci.
PolecanyKuźnice → Kiry
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, w jedną stronę do mety: Kiry.
Tempo
7 h 56 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- medium
- red
- Western Tatras
- Dla rodzin: Nie
- Z psem: Nie
- 75 zdjęć
- Ślad GPX (.gpx)
Warianty wejścia
Polecany jest na tej stronie. Inny start ma osobną kartę — własny opis i mapę.
| Wariant | Start | Czas przejścia | Łańcuchy | Kolor szlaku |
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Kuźnice → KiryPolecany Kondratowa, Kopa, four 2,000 m peaks, descent to Kiry. The figures at the top of the page and map show this traverse. | Kuźnice | 7 h 56 min | Nie |
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Kiry → Kuźnice Ciemniak first, a bus at Kuźnice at the end. Separate page. Zobacz ten szlak → | Kiry | 8 h 27 min | Nie |
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Polecany
Kuźnice → Kiry
Kondratowa, Kopa, four 2,000 m peaks, descent to Kiry. The figures at the top of the page and map show this traverse.
Mapa i profil trasy
Kuźnice → Kiry
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 14.98 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
2122m n.p.m.
przy 8.18 km
Najniższy punkt
933m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+1354m
Zejścia (suma)
-1445m
Dystans profilu
14.98km
Ślad GPX do nawigacji
Wgraj trasę do zegarka sportowego (Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Apple Watch) lub aplikacji nawigacyjnej (Mapy.cz, Komoot, Locus Map, Strava) i nawiguj po szlaku w trybie offline bez zasięgu.
Kompatybilność:GarminCorosSuuntoApple WatchMapy.czKomootStrava
Jak wgrać plik GPX?
- Kliknij przycisk „Pobierz ślad GPX”, aby zapisać plik .gpx na telefonie lub komputerze.
- Otwórz plik w aplikacji Garmin Connect, Coros, Suunto, Mapy.cz, Komoot lub wyślij na zegarek GPS.
- Zapisz trasę w trybie offline, aby w Tatrach nawigować pewnie i bez obaw o brak zasięgu sieci komórkowej.
Czerwone Wierchy from Kuźnice is the same ridge as from Kiry, only from the east. You start on blue through Kondratowa and finish with a long descent to Kiry. There are no chains. Fog and fitness remain.
💡 In a nutshell – Czerwone Wierchy from Kuźnice:
- Gentler start: You begin via the Kondratowa Valley, which is less steep than the grueling climb up Ciemniak from Kiry.
- Long descent: At the end of the day (from Ciemniak to Kiry) you face a very long descent that is hard on the knees.
- No chains: The route is technically easy, but it is a fitness marathon (over 15 km and 1,300 m of elevation gain).
- Watch out for fog: The grassy domes are deceptive. In fog, it is very easy to lose the trail, and around Krzesanica the cliff edge is near.
The figures at the top of the page and map are the whole traverse: 15.4 km, 7 h 56 min, 1,337 m up.
Trail description
Start in Kuźnice. You will not drive the same car to Kiry — minibuses run between the ends.
- Kuźnice – Hala Kondratowa (blue, about 1 h 35 min): Kalatówki, the Albertine convent, a stony road. A gentler start than Ciemniak from Kiry.
- Kondratowa – the pass below Kopa (green, about 1 h 30 min): Steep, no chains. In winter this section can be avalanche-prone.
- Kopa Kondracka and the ridge west (red): Kopa, Małołączniak, Krzesanica (2,122 m, cliff edge), Ciemniak. A grassy promenade, no chains, no spring. Kobylarzowy Żleb is not on this map — that is a Małołączniak variant.
- Ciemniak – Kiry (red, about 3 h 25 min from the summit): Chuda Przełączka, Zahradziska, Cudakowa Polana, Kiry. At the end of the day the descent is long. The knees get more than they did starting from Kiry.
Ridge detail, sit skucina and the Krzesanica cliff are also on the Czerwone Wierchy from Kiry page. This is not a second essay about the grass.
Difficulty
Technically easy. Long on fitness. 1,337 m of ascent is not “a stroll from Kuźnice to Kopa and a coffee”. If someone in the group is already sitting down at Kondratowa, you are not going for four 2,000 m peaks.
Safety
- Fog: The domes are flat. Leaving the trail at Krzesanica ends on a cliff, not a meadow.
- Storms: The ridge is a lightning target. You descend into any valley; you do not wait for it to “pass over Kopa”.
- Water: There is no spring on the ridge. The Kondratowa hut is behind you once you are on Kopa.
Parking and logistics
Car under the ski jump or at John Paul II Roundabout. Bus to Kuźnice. From Kiry a bus back to Zakopane. TPN ticket in Kuźnice. No dogs.
The reverse, Kiry → Kuźnice, has a bus at Kuźnice at the finish and the longest climb at the start. You choose whether you want heavy legs in the morning or in the evening.
Segment times
From the map:
- Kuźnice – Kondratowa: 1 h 35 min
- Kondratowa – pass below Kopa: 1 h 30 min
- Pass – Kopa – Małołączniak – Krzesanica – Ciemniak: 1 h 25 min
- Ciemniak – Kiry: 3 h 25 min
7 h 56 min is walking time. If storms are due at 14:00 and you are still waiting for a bus in Kuźnice at 9:00, switch to Kopa Kondracka.
Other variants
- Kiry → Kuźnice — 15.6 km / 8 h 27 min, Ciemniak first.
- The Gronik shortcut onto Kopa and Małołączniak, skipping Ciemniak, stays on the parent page. That is not this map.
Who this is not for
Not in fog without GPS and the poles. Not with someone you have to drag through Kalatówki. Not with children “because four 2,000 m peaks look good in a photo”. Not as a warm-up before chains — there are none here, there is length.
Difficulty of the massif is also in the post on Czerwone Wierchy difficulty.
Getting there, parking & buses
Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.
Trailhead:Kuźnice
Parking & car access
No private car access – bus or walk only
Car parks near Rondo Jana Pawła II / Bronisława Czecha St.
Parking fee: 30–45 PLN / day (private & municipal car parks near Rondo JP2)
From Rondo Jana Pawła II, private cars are strictly prohibited. Reach Kuźnice only by local bus (5 min) or on foot via Aleja Przewodników Tatrzańskich (20–25 min).
Bus & transit access
Buses from Main Station & Rondo JP2 to Kuźnice
Route & bus stop: Main Station (Transport Hub) ➔ Rondo Jana Pawła II ➔ Kuźnice (cableway station)
Fare: ~5–6 PLN (cash payment to driver)
Buses shuttle every 5–10 minutes from dawn till dusk. Prepare exact change.
Local buses and transit help bypass morning traffic and parking hassles.
Transport guide in the Tips section
Complete guide to Tatra car parks, buses, and TPN reservations.
Tool
🎒 What to pack? Interactive checklist
Check off items as you pack, switch between summer/winter and clear the list before your next trip. Progress is saved automatically.
What you will see
- Four 2,000-metre peaks
- Kopa Kondracka
- Krzesanica
- Sit skucina grass
Photos from the trail
Questions
How is this different from Kiry → Kuźnice?
The same ridge, reverse order. From Kuźnice you start gentler via Kondratowa. The descent to Kiry at the end of the day is long. There are still no chains on the ridge.
How long does it take?
15.4 km and 7 h 56 min of walking on the map. With wind, fog and photos it becomes 10 hours. Ascent 1,337 m.
Can I do it in fog?
Not if you cannot walk on GPS and stay on the poles. The domes are grassy, the Krzesanica cliff is close. Fog on this ridge means turning around, not “we will get through somehow”.
Where do I park?
Start in Kuźnice: car at John Paul II Roundabout or under the ski jump, then a bus. Finish in Kiry — a bus back to Zakopane. TPN ticket in Kuźnice.
Do I have to include Ciemniak?
On this map, yes: Kopa, Małołączniak, Krzesanica, Ciemniak, descent to Kiry. The Gronik shortcut without Ciemniak stays on the parent page.
Czerwone Wierchy from Kuźnice: are there chains on the route?
No, the route described on this page has no chains.
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Before you head to the mountains
- Check the weather forecast, mountain weather changes dynamically
- Match the trail to your abilities, don't overestimate your strength
- Take appropriate equipment: comfortable hiking boots, rain jacket, warm clothing, map, charged phone, first aid kit, power bank, food and water
- Inform someone about your plans, provide the route and expected return time
- Save the emergency number GOPR/TOPR, 601 100 300 or 985
- Buy a ticket to the Tatra National Park