Difficulty: Easy
Nosal
Start: Kuźnice · via Panorama of the High Tatras and Rocky cliffs
- 0:58 h
- Time
- 2.5 km
- Distance
- +208 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: EasyWestern Tatraswestern tatraspanoramafor familyeasy routes
Grześ
1653 m a.s.l. · trail yellow · start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley)
Trail openBulletin as of 17 października 2026
Official TPN bulletinNo reported closures or obstacles on this trail according to the official TPN bulletin (17 października 2026).
PolecanySiwa Polana – Grześ
- Wysokość
- 1653 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 18.1 km
- Czas przejścia
- 6 h 50 min
- Suma podejść
- 830 m
- Start
- Siwa Polana
- Meta
- Siwa Polana
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, z powrotem do startu.
Tempo
6 h 50 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- easy
- yellow
- Western Tatras
- Dla rodzin: Tak
- Z psem: Nie
- 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Siwa Polana – GrześPolecany Green to the hut, yellow onto the dome and back. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this loop. | Siwa Polana | 6 h 50 min | Nie |
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With Rakoń On along the ridge to Długi Upłaz. Still no chains. Separate page: Rakoń. Wołowiec is the next one. Zobacz ten szlak → | Siwa Polana | 8 h 50 min | Nie |
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Chochołów Valley only Seven kilometres on a wide road to the hut. No yellow trail. Separate page: Chochołów Valley. Zobacz ten szlak → | Siwa Polana | 3 h 45 min | Nie |
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Polecany
Siwa Polana – Grześ
Green to the hut, yellow onto the dome and back. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this loop.
Mapa i profil trasy
Siwa Polana – Grześ
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 17.91 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
1653m n.p.m.
przy 8.95 km
Najniższy punkt
941m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+852m
Zejścia (suma)
-853m
Dystans profilu
17.91km
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.
Grześ (1,653 m a.s.l.) is one of the most friendly and scenic peaks in the Western Tatras. It rises right above the Chochołowska Valley, exactly on the Polish-Slovak border. It is an ideal mountain for beginner hikers, families with older children, and people who want to feel the space without the stress associated with precipices or chains.
💡 In a nutshell – Grześ:
- Route character: Long (over 18 km from Siwa Polana), but technically very easy. No chains or precipices.
- Chochołowska Valley: The first 7 km is a flat walk along the valley floor. You can speed this up by renting a bike or taking the “Rakoń” tourist train.
- Winter on Grześ: It is a popular and relatively safe winter destination, but beware – the trail crosses an avalanche-prone area (check TOPR bulletins).
- Spring closure: From 1 March to 15 May, the trail is closed from dusk until 8:00 a.m. for nature protection.
Trail description: A long walk and a gentle climb
The figures at the top of the page show the full route from the car park at Siwa Polana, the ascent to the summit, and the return. It is a long trip (over 18 km), but you cover most of the distance on the flat valley floor.
Stage 1: Through the Chochołowska Valley to the hut
We start at Siwa Polana. Ahead of us is a 7-kilometre walk along the floor of the Chochołowska Valley (green trail). This takes about 2 hours. Tip: To save your strength for the climb itself, you can cover this section on a rented bike or take the “Rakoń” tourist train to Polana Huciska.
Stage 2: Approach to Grześ (Yellow trail)
The real mountains begin behind the hut. We join the yellow trail.
- Initially, the path climbs quite steeply through the forest, which can quickly warm you up.
- Higher up we enter the dwarf pine zone, and the path becomes gentler and wider.
- No difficulties: There is not a single chain on the entire route, no sheer drops or exposure. The approach from the hut to the summit takes about 1 h 45 min.
On the summit: Slovakia at arm’s length
The summit dome of Grześ is vast and grassy (you will find a wooden cross here). The view from here is incredible because a completely new perspective suddenly opens up before us:
- Slovakia: Straight ahead rise the massive, rocky peaks of the Slovak Western Tatras – Ostrý and Plačlivý Roháč. They look extremely menacing in contrast to the gentle slopes you are standing on.
- Poland: You can clearly see the further part of the ridge, leading to Rakoń and Wołowiec.
Where next? (An option for the persistent)
From Grześ you can return the same way to the hut or continue hiking along the ridge (blue trail) to Rakoń (approx. 1 hour away, still without chains). Remember, however, that this will lengthen the trip and require more strength for the return.
Logistics and winter safety
- Parking: Siwa Polana (can be crowded in season).
- Tickets: On the valley floor you pay the Community of 8 Villages. At the entrance to the yellow trail towards Grześ, the TPN area begins (ticket required).
- Winter: Grześ is a very popular destination for winter trips (on snowshoes or ski touring). It is considered relatively safe, but beware: the trail crosses avalanche-prone areas! Always check the TOPR bulletin.
- Spring restrictions: From 1 March to 15 May, the trail to Grześ is closed from dusk until 8:00 am (nature protection).
Who this is absolutely NOT for?
Do not take a pushchair on the yellow trail (leave it at the hut). Do not bring a dog above the hut (TPN ban). Do not go to Grześ thinking “and then I’ll quickly pop over to Wołowiec” if you are already running out of strength in the valley. 18 kilometres in your legs is not a short Sunday stroll.
Getting there, parking & buses
Trailhead logistics – reach the start smoothly without parking hassle.
Trailhead:Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley)
Parking & car access
Cash payment only
Siwa Polana Car Park (8 Villages Forest Community)
Parking fee: 35–45 PLN / day (cash only)
Chochołowska Valley is managed by the 8 Villages Forest Community. Both car parking and trail entry tickets are CASH ONLY. Card terminals are not available.
Bus & transit access
Buses from Main Station to Chochołowska Valley
Route & bus stop: Zakopane Main Station ➔ Kościelisko ➔ Kiry ➔ Siwa Polana (valley entrance)
Fare: ~10–12 PLN one-way
Check that the bus runs all the way to Siwa Polana (some terminate in Kiry). Mountain bike rentals are available right at the trailhead.
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
- Panorama of the Slovak Roháče
- The mountain hut at Chochołów Glade
- A safe winter trail
Photos from the trail
Questions
Is Grześ safe in winter?
Often one of the calmer winter summits, but the map still marks an avalanche section. The TOPR bulletin, not Instagram. From 1 March to 15 May the trail is closed from dusk until 8:00.
How long from the mountain hut?
About 1 h 45 min up on yellow, 1 h 20 min down. The 6 h 50 min at the top of the page is the whole thing from Siwa Polana, not the push from the hut alone.
Do I have to go on to Rakoń and Wołowiec?
No. The figures at the top of the page are Grześ and back on yellow. Rakoń and the Wołowiec triptych have their own pages. There are no chains anywhere on this ridge.
Can I bring a dog or a pushchair?
A dog only on the valley floor, as far as the hut. Not on the yellow trail to Grześ. A pushchair to the hut, not to the summit.
How high is Grześ?
Grześ is 1653 m above sea level.
Grześ: are there chains on the route?
No, the route described on this page has no chains.
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- 1:50 h
- Time
- 4.8 km
- Distance
- +333 m
- Ascent
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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