Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatras
Krzesanica
Start: Kiry · via The highest point of the Czerwone Wierchy and Vertical cliffs of the Mułowy Cirque
- 8:34 h
- Time
- 19.6 km
- Distance
- +1412 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatraswestern tatras2,000-metre peakpanoramafitness
Kończysty Wierch
2002 m a.s.l. · trail green / red · start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley)
High-altitude conditionsBulletin as of 21 października 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 Wysokich są wciąż trudne - występuje tam miejscami śnieg i oblodzenia, zwłaszcza po stronie północnej - jest bardzo ślisko. Wyjścia w te partie Tatr wymagają doświadczenia w zimowej turystyce górskiej oraz użycia odpowiedniego sprzętu – raków, czekana i kasku, wraz z umiejętnością posługiwania się nim.
PolecanySiwa Polana – Kończysty
- Wysokość
- 2002 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 18.3 km
- Czas przejścia
- 8 h
- Suma podejść
- 1242 m
- Start
- Siwa Polana
- Meta
- Siwa Polana
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, z powrotem do startu.
Tempo
8 hSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- medium / difficult (fitness-wise)
- green
- red
- Western Tatras
- Dla rodzin: Nie
- Z psem: Nie
- 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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Siwa Polana – KończystyPolecany Red from Trzydniówka, green to the 2,000-metre peak, the same way back. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this route. | Siwa Polana | 8 h | Nie |
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With Jarząbczy A different loop: the hut, Jarząbcza, down Krowiniec. Still no chains. Separate page: Jarząbczy Wierch. Zobacz ten szlak → | Siwa Polana | 10 h | Nie |
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Trzydniowiański Wierch only Without the 2,000-metre peak. Still no chains. Separate page: Trzydniowiański Wierch. Zobacz ten szlak → | Siwa Polana | 6 h 55 min | Nie |
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Polecany
Siwa Polana – Kończysty
Red from Trzydniówka, green to the 2,000-metre peak, the same way back. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this route.
Mapa i profil trasy
Siwa Polana – Kończysty
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 17.94 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
2002m n.p.m.
przy 8.97 km
Najniższy punkt
941m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+1268m
Zejścia (suma)
-1269m
Dystans profilu
17.94km
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.
Kończysty Wierch (2,002 m a.s.l.) is a peak that allows you to honourably add a 2,000-metre peak to your list of conquered mountains, without having to face chains or precipices. It is slightly lower than its massive neighbours (Starorobociański and Jarząbczy), but thanks to this it is an excellent viewpoint from which to admire them.
💡 In a nutshell – Kończysty Wierch:
- For whom: For people with good fitness. Zero chains, but it’s an 18 km walk and over 1,200 m of elevation gain.
- The route: The figures at the top of the page show the ascent via the red trail from Polana Trzydniówka. There is no mountain hut on this route!
- Pro Tip: Rent a bike at Siwa Polana and ride to Trzydniówka. You’ll save your legs on the boring tarmac.
- Winter: The trail above the tree line crosses avalanche terrain.
It is an important junction in the Western Tatras – here the main ridge of the Tatras (and the Polish-Slovak border) meets the spur leading from Trzydniowiański Wierch.
Trail description: A 2,000-metre peak without climbing
The figures at the top of the page show the ascent variant from Siwa Polana via Trzydniowiański Wierch and returning exactly the same way.
Stage 1: Through the valley to Trzydniówka
We start at Siwa Polana and walk along the floor of the Chochołowska Valley (green trail). After about 1.5 hours of walking, at Polana Trzydniówka (before the hut!), we turn left onto the red trail.
Stage 2: Steep approach to Trzydniowiański
An intense climb up the Krowiniec ridge begins.
- The path (red trail) climbs steeply up through the forest, which can quickly make you sweat.
- After emerging above the tree line, we reach Trzydniowiański Wierch (this takes about 2 hours from joining the red trail).
Stage 3: The ridge to Kończysty Wierch
From Trzydniowiański Wierch we join the green trail, which leads us straight to Kończysty Wierch.
- This is a beautiful, scenic ridge section (we pass over a rise called Czubik, among others).
- No difficulties: The trail is wide, grassy, and safe. There are no chains or exposure here.
- After less than an hour’s walk from Trzydniowiański, we stand on the summit of Kończysty Wierch (2,002 m a.s.l.).
- We return exactly the same way.
Panorama: Surrounded by giants
A magnificent view stretches from Kończysty Wierch:
- To the west: Close up we admire the massive, perfectly triangular pyramid of Starorobociański Wierch.
- To the east: The Jarząbczy Wierch massif and the jagged peaks of the Slovak Roháče.
- Looking down: Deep glacial valleys on both sides of the border.
Logistics and variants
- Distance: The whole trip from car park to car park is over 18 kilometres. With breaks, it will take you about 9-10 hours. It is worth shortening the walk along the valley floor by renting a bike at Siwa Polana.
- Wind: The ridge is completely exposed. Windy days in the Tatras mean real gales here. Always have a windproof jacket in your backpack.
- The “Loop” variant: Instead of returning the same way, you can continue along the ridge from Kończysty Wierch to Jarząbczy Wierch, and then descend via the Jarząbcza Valley to the hut in Chochołowska. This will, however, significantly lengthen the trip!
Who is this absolutely NOT for?
Do not choose this trail for your first day in the Tatras – over 1,200 metres of elevation gain is a solid fitness test. Do not bring a dog here (TPN ban above the valley). In winter, the summit dome and ridge are exposed to strong winds, and the trail crosses avalanche terrain. If you run out of strength already on Trzydniowiański Wierch, turn back – Kończysty will wait for better fitness.
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
- Views of Starorobociański Wierch
- Czubik
- Chochołów Valley
Questions
Is this a difficult summit?
No chains. 8 h from Siwa and 1,242 m of climb. Trzydniowiański is on the way, not instead. Fitness, wind, avalanches in winter.
Where do you actually start the climb?
The route on the map start on red from Polana Trzydniówka. There is no hut on this loop. Jarząbcza is on the Jarząbczy page, not here.
Do I have to go on to Jarząbczy or Starorobociański?
No. The route on this page stops at Kończysty. Jarząbczy is 10 h and a separate page. Starorobociański too.
Can I bring a dog?
A dog only on the valley floor, as far as the hut. Not on red or green above Trzydniówka.
How high is Kończysty Wierch?
Kończysty Wierch is 2002 m above sea level.
Kończysty Wierch: are there chains on the route?
No, the route described on this page has no chains.
Kończysty Wierch: how long does it take?
Start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley), finish in the same place. The whole route is 18.3 km and takes 8 h of walking without breaks, with about 1242 m of ascent. Add time for rests and photos.
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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