Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatras
Giewont
Start: Kuźnice · via The cross on Giewont and The mountain hut at Hala Kondratowa
- 5:57 h
- Time
- 11.8 km
- Distance
- +912 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatraswestern tatraschainsexposureclassic
Giewont from Strążyska
1894 m a.s.l. · trail red / blue · start: Dolina Strążyska
Trail openBulletin as of 2 listopada 2026
Official TPN bulletinNo reported closures or obstacles on this trail according to the official TPN bulletin (2 listopada 2026).
PolecanyRed from Strążyska
- Wysokość
- 1894 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 6 km
- Czas przejścia
- 3 h 15 min
- Suma podejść
- 1014 m
- Start
- Dolina Strążyska
- Meta
- Giewont
Czas i dystans tylko do celu. Zejście licz osobno.
Tempo
3 h 15 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- medium / difficult
- red
- blue
- Western Tatras
- Dla rodzin: Nie
- Z psem: Nie
- 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red from StrążyskaPolecany Car park – meadow – Grzybowiec – Wyżnia Kondracka – summit. The map shows this climb. Count the descent separately. | Dolina Strążyska | 3 h 15 min | TakThe same summit chains. TPN closes Grzybowiec in winter. |
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Blue from Kuźnice The classic there-and-back loop. Separate page. Zobacz ten szlak → | Kuźnice | 5 h 57 min | TakOne-way loop on the dome. Polished limestone. |
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From Gronik via Mała Łąka A quieter start. Separate page with its own map. Zobacz ten szlak → | Gronik | 3 h 31 min | TakChains only on the dome. The valley and Kondracka Pass have none. |
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Polecany
Red from Strążyska
Car park – meadow – Grzybowiec – Wyżnia Kondracka – summit. The map shows this climb. Count the descent separately.
Mapa i profil trasy
Red from Strążyska
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 5.77 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
1894m n.p.m.
przy 5.77 km
Najniższy punkt
904m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+1023m
Zejścia (suma)
-34m
Dystans profilu
5.77km
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.
Giewont from Strążyska is the red climb from the north, not the blue trail from Kuźnice. The summit is the same (1,894 m), and so are the chains on the dome. The start, the parking and the views on the way are different.
💡 In a nutshell – Giewont from Strążyska:
- Quieter start: The trail via Grzybowiec is less crowded than the popular route from Kuźnice (until the trails merge below the summit).
- Winter closure: The section of the red trail (Przełęcz w Grzybowcu – Wyżnia Kondracka Pass) is closed from 1 December to 15 May.
- The same chains: Regardless of the chosen route, the summit push is on the same one-way loop with chains over polished limestone.
- Logistics: You start from the car park on Strążyska Street. Plan your descent either the same way or to Kuźnice (requires a bus back).
The figures and map on this page are the ascent: 6 km, 3 h 15 min, 1,014 m up. The map does not count the descent. You can return via Strążyska or go down the blue trail to Kuźnice — then you need a bus or a second car.
Trail description
Start at the car park in Dolina Strążyska (the end of Strążyska Street). Do not confuse this with the walk to Siklawica — this page goes higher, to the summit.
- To Polana Strążyska (red, about 40 min): A wide track beside the stream, as on the Strążyska Valley page. Meadow, shepherds’ huts, tea room, Giewont overhead. Leave the yellow trail to Siklawica here.
- To Przełęcz w Grzybowcu (red, about 50 min from the meadow): Forest, then steeper. The pass is a short breather before a longer traverse.
- Grzybowiec – Wyżnia Kondracka (red, about 1 h 30 min): This is the section TPN closes from 1 December to 15 May. Better views than the blue trail from Kondratowa. It is not a shortcut for fitness.
- Summit push: From Wyżnia Kondracka you join the same one-way loop as from Kuźnice. Right branch up, left down, chains, polished limestone. The dome is described on the Giewont from Kuźnice page — it is not copied three times here.
Panorama
From the cross, Zakopane lies at your feet. South: Czerwone Wierchy and the High Tatras. The reward is the same as from any other approach. So is the queue for the chains.
Warnings
- Closure: 1 Dec–15 May the red trail between Przełęcz w Grzybowcu and Wyżnia Kondracka is not legal. Do not look for a hole in the TPN notice.
- Storms: The cross on Giewont attracts lightning. Dark clouds mean you turn around, even ten minutes below the dome.
- Queue: In July and on a clear weekend, plan 30–120 min before the chains. Start at 6:00, not 10:00.
- Rock: The limestone on the dome is slippery when dry. Trainers are not enough.
Descent and logistics
The map ends on the summit. Two sensible returns:
- The same Strążyska trail — back to the car. The knees get the steep red trail.
- Blue to Kuźnice — via Kondratowa. Then a bus to Zakopane and a walk to Strążyska. Easier on the knees, worse logistics.
TPN ticket at the valley entrance or online. No dogs on this page.
Segment times (ascent)
From the map, no queue under the cross:
- Car park – Polana Strążyska: 40 min
- Meadow – Przełęcz w Grzybowcu: 50 min
- Grzybowiec – Wyżnia Kondracka: 1 h 30 min
- Pass – summit: 15 min
3 h 15 min is clean walking time up. A holiday day with the queue and the descent is 6–8 hours.
Other approaches
- Blue from Kuźnice — an 11.8 km / 5 h 57 min loop, the simplest return to the car.
- From Gronik via Mała Łąka — a quieter start, the same chains at the end.
From Kasprowy via Goryczkowe Czuby is a long day in stable weather, not a third “car-park variant”.
In winter
This variant is off in winter because of the Grzybowiec closure. The dome ices over anyway. If you do not hike in winter regularly, stop at the meadow or go to Sarnia Skała.
Who this is not for
Not for a first day in hiking boots. Not with small children on the chains. Not with a fear of heights hoping you will “get used to it on the day”. Not from December to mid-May.
If you only want the meadow, the waterfall and tea, stay on the Strążyska Valley page. Giewont starts beyond the meadow, not on the bench by the tea room.
Getting there, parking & buses
Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.
Trailhead:Dolina Strążyska
Parking & car access
Paid on site (very limited spaces)
Strążyska Street car park (valley entrance)
Parking fee: 35–45 PLN / day (or ~8 PLN / hour)
Very limited capacity – in summer and sunny weekends it fills up before 8:30 AM. Walking from central Zakopane (approx. 25 min from Krupówki) is often better.
Bus & transit access
Municipal line 12 or walk on foot
Route & bus stop: Main Station ➔ city bus line 12 to Strążyska St. or walking from Krupówki
Fare: ~4–5 PLN city ticket (or free on foot)
If staying in downtown Zakopane, leave your car – walking down Strążyska St. is an easy warm-up.
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
- Polana Strążyska
- Przełęcz w Grzybowcu
- The cross on Giewont
- Panorama of Zakopane
Photos from the trail
Questions
How long is Giewont from Strążyska?
The climb from the car park to the summit is 3 h 15 min and 6 km on the map. Count the descent separately — back down Strążyska or blue to Kuźnice. A holiday day with the queue for the chains is 6–8 hours.
Is the Grzybowiec trail open in winter?
No. TPN closes the section from Przełęcz w Grzybowcu to Wyżnia Kondracka Pass from 1 December to 15 May. In winter the blue trail from Kuźnice remains, and the dome still ices over.
Are the chains the same as from Kuźnice?
Yes. Every approach meets at Wyżnia Kondracka. The summit push is one loop: one-way traffic, polished limestone, a queue.
Where do I park?
On Strążyska Street. The car parks are small and full before 9:00 in season. 20–25 minutes on foot from Krupówki, or a city bus. You do not start this variant in Kuźnice.
Is Kuźnice a better choice?
Kuźnice is simpler logistics, because you return to the same place. Strążyska has better views and a quieter start. On the dome you still join the same queue.
How high is Giewont?
Giewont is 1894 m above sea level.
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