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 tatraschainsexposurequiet
Giewont from Gronik
1894 m a.s.l. · trail yellow / blue · start: Gronik
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).
PolecanyYellow from Gronik
Czas i dystans tylko do celu. Zejście licz osobno.
Tempo
3 h 31 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- medium / difficult
- yellow
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellow from GronikPolecany Gronik – Wielka Polana – Kondracka – summit. The map shows this climb. Count the descent separately. | Gronik | 3 h 31 min | TakChains only on the dome. The valley and Kondracka Pass have none. |
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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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Red from Strążyska More views. Separate page with its own map. Zobacz ten szlak → | Dolina Strążyska | 3 h 15 min | TakThe same summit chains. TPN closes Grzybowiec in winter. |
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Polecany
Yellow from Gronik
Gronik – Wielka Polana – Kondracka – summit. The map shows this climb. Count the descent separately.
Mapa i profil trasy
Yellow from Gronik
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 5.87 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
1894m n.p.m.
przy 5.87 km
Najniższy punkt
938m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+988m
Zejścia (suma)
-33m
Dystans profilu
5.87km
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 Gronik goes yellow through Mała Łąka Valley, not blue from Kuźnice. The summit (1,894 m) and the chains on the dome are the same. The start is quieter, the car park is different, the queue under the cross is the same.
💡 In a nutshell – Giewont from Gronik:
- Route character: A quieter alternative to Kuźnice in the valley section. The ascent alone takes approx. 3.5 h (6 km). You must add the descent separately.
- Difficulties: You walk without chains up to Kondracka Pass (but it is steep). Chains and polished limestone await only on the summit dome.
- Queues: At Wyżnia Kondracka Pass the trail merges with the one from Kuźnice. In season, be prepared to queue for the summit.
- Logistics: Start from the car park at Gronik. You can return the same way or descend to Kuźnice and take a minibus back.
The figures at the top of the page and map are the ascent: 6 km, 3 h 31 min, 981 m up. The map does not count the descent.
Trail description
Start at Gronik, on the Zakopane–Kiry road. This is not a picnic on the meadow — the Mała Łąka Valley page ends lower down.
- To Wielka Polana (yellow, about 1 h): Forest along Małołącki Stream, then the meadow opens. Wielka Turnia ahead, Giewont to the side. Leave the black trail to Przysłop Miętusi here.
- To Kondracka Pass (yellow, about 2 h from the meadow): Steep, no chains. In winter this section can be avalanche-prone — check the TOPR bulletin, not an Instagram story.
- Kondracka – Wyżnia Kondracka (blue, about 15 min): Here you meet the people from Kuźnice.
- Summit push: One-way loop, chains, polished limestone. The dome is described on the Giewont from Kuźnice page.
Panorama
Zakopane to the north, Czerwone Wierchy and the High Tatras to the south. The view does not depend on where you started. Neither does the queue for the chains.
Warnings
- Avalanches: Yellow above the meadow in winter is not “easy Giewont from the back”.
- Storms: The cross attracts lightning. You turn around at the pass; you do not sprint because it is “already close”.
- Queue: There is no quiet side gate at Wyżnia Kondracka for people from Gronik.
- Rock: The limestone on the dome slips when dry.
Descent and logistics
Two returns that make sense:
- Yellow to Gronik — back to the car. A long way down the same trail.
- Blue to Kuźnice — via Kondratowa. A bus back to Gronik or Zakopane.
The TPN car park at Gronik is smaller than Kiry. Ticket at the trail or online. No hut in the valley. No dogs.
Segment times (ascent)
From the map, no queue:
- Gronik – Wielka Polana: 1 h
- Meadow – Kondracka Pass: 2 h
- Kondracka – Wyżnia Kondracka: 15 min
- Pass – summit: 15 min
3 h 31 min is walking time up. With the queue and the descent, plan 7–8 hours.
Other approaches
- Blue from Kuźnice — an 11.8 km / 5 h 57 min loop, the simplest return.
- Red from Strążyska — prettier; Grzybowiec is closed in winter.
In winter
There is no closure date like Grzybowiec, but yellow above the meadow and the dome are two separate risks. Without microspikes and a willingness to turn around at Kondracka, stay on Wielka Polana.
Who this is not for
Not an add-on after a sandwich on the meadow. Not for a first day on chains. Not with a child who is already sitting down on the yellow trail below the meadow. Not in fog on the dome.
If you only want the valley, stay on the Mała Łąka page. Giewont starts beyond the meadow, yellow uphill.
Getting there, parking & buses
Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.
Trailhead:Gronik
Parking & car access
Paid on site (TPN forest car park)
TPN Gronik car park / Mała Łąka Valley entrance
Parking fee: 30–40 PLN / day
Medium forest car park along the Kościelisko road. TPN ticket booth on site (cards and cash accepted). Fast start for Małołączniak and Giewont.
Bus & transit access
Buses from Station towards Kościelisko / Kiry
Route & bus stop: Zakopane Main Station ➔ „Kościelisko Gronik” stop (on request)
Fare: ~7–9 PLN
Board any bus to Kiry or Chochołowska and ask the driver for the Gronik stop.
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
- Wielka Polana Małołącka
- Kondracka Pass
- The cross on Giewont
- Panorama of Zakopane
Photos from the trail
Questions
How long is Giewont from Gronik?
The climb is 3 h 31 min and 6 km on the map. Count the descent to Gronik or Kuźnice separately. A full day with the queue for the chains is 7–8 hours.
Are there chains in Mała Łąka Valley?
No. The chains start only on the Giewont dome. The valley and Kondracka Pass have none.
Is it quieter than Kuźnice?
At the start, yes. At Wyżnia Kondracka you meet the crowd from Kuźnice and Strążyska. Under the cross the queue is the same.
Where do I park?
The TPN car park at Gronik, on the road from Zakopane to Kiry. Smaller than Kiry. In season, arrive early. Minibus from Zakopane.
Is this trail open in winter?
There is no winter closure like Grzybowiec, but the yellow trail above the meadow can be avalanche-prone, and the dome ices over. Without microspikes and winter experience, stop at Wielka Polana.
How high is Giewont?
Giewont is 1894 m above sea level.
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