Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatras
Kończysty Wierch
Start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley) · via Views of Starorobociański Wierch and Czubik
- 8:00 h
- Time
- 18.3 km
- Distance
- +1242 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: ModerateWestern Tatraswestern tatraspanorama2,000-metre peakloop
Kopa Kondracka
2005 m a.s.l. · trail blue / green / red · start: Kuźnice
Trail maintenanceBulletin as of 17 października 2026
Official TPN bulletinTPN alert: Maintenance work underway: Wielka Polana Małołącka - Przełęcz w Grzybowcu - Wyżnia Kondracka Przełęcz. Proceed with caution.
Bulletin details
TPN advises special caution in this section.
PolecanyKondratowa out and back
- Wysokość
- 2005 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 12.7 km
- Czas przejścia
- 6 h 07 min
- Suma podejść
- 1017 m
- Start
- Kuźnice
- Meta
- Kuźnice
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, z powrotem do startu.
Tempo
6 h 07 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- medium (fitness-wise)
- blue
- green
- 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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Kondratowa out and backPolecany Kalatówki, Kondratowa, green to Przełęcz pod Kopą, red to the summit. No chains. This is what the figures at the top of the page show. | Kuźnice | 6 h 07 min | Nie |
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Kondratowa – Goryczkowa loop Up Kondratowa past the Giewont fork, down Goryczkowa. Prettier. The figures at the top of the page do not count it — the map has no separate trace. | Kuźnice | 6 h 30 min | Nie |
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From Gronik via Kondracka Yellow to the pass and Kopa. A separate page: Małołączniak. Still no chains. Zobacz ten szlak → | Gronik | 6 h | Nie |
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On to Czerwone Wierchy Kopa as the first or last summit of a traverse. A separate page: Czerwone Wierchy. Zobacz ten szlak → | Kuźnice | 8 h 27 min | Nie |
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Polecany
Kondratowa out and back
Kalatówki, Kondratowa, green to Przełęcz pod Kopą, red to the summit. No chains. This is what the figures at the top of the page show.
Mapa i profil trasy
Kondratowa out and back
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 12.39 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
2005m n.p.m.
przy 6.19 km
Najniższy punkt
1020m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+1027m
Zejścia (suma)
-1028m
Dystans profilu
12.39km
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.
Kopa Kondracka (2,005 m a.s.l.) is the closest 2,000-metre peak to Zakopane in the Czerwone Wierchy massif. It is a mountain with gentle, grassy slopes, where you will not find chains or precipices. It is often called the “easiest 2,000-metre peak in the Tatras”, which sounds great in advertising brochures, but can be misleading. Remember: it is still over 1,000 metres of elevation gain, which will effectively test your fitness!
💡 In a nutshell – Kopa Kondracka:
- No chains: This is one of the technically easiest 2,000-metre peaks. There are no precipices or artificial aids here.
- Requires fitness: Technically easy does not mean short. You have over 1,000 metres of elevation gain to overcome.
- Do a loop: We recommend ascending via Hala Kondratowa (blue/green) and descending via the picturesque Goryczkowa Valley (green).
- Watch out for fog: The grassy, broad slopes of Kopa are very deceptive in fog. It is easy to lose the trail and descend to the Slovak side.
If you dream of your first “two in front” on your mountain CV, but are terrified by the chains on the neighbouring Giewont, Kopa Kondracka will be a bullseye.
Trail description: The classic loop from Kuźnice
The figures at the top of the page show the ascent and descent by the same route (via Hala Kondratowa). However, we strongly recommend doing a loop to see more and not retrace your steps.
Direction: Up via Hala Kondratowa (blue/green trail), down via Goryczkowa Valley (green trail).
Stage 1: Walk to the hut and the “wall of tears”
From Kuźnice we set off along the cobbled road to Kalatówki, and then along a comfortable forest path (blue trail) to the tiny mountain hut on Hala Kondratowa.
- Just past the hut begins the most physically demanding part of the trip – a steep, tedious zigzag climb to Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondracką (green trail). This place will make you sweat.
Stage 2: The summit and Giewont “from behind”
From Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondracką, it is only a short section along the red trail to the summit.
- The summit of Kopa (2,005 m a.s.l.) is vast, flat, and ideal for a longer rest.
- Views: From this perspective, Giewont looks completely different – it does not resemble a “sleeping knight”, but an inconspicuous, rocky island far below. You can perfectly see the massive cliffs of the neighbouring Małołączniak and the sharp peaks of the High Tatras from here.
Stage 3: Descent through the “Pig Valley”
From the summit we return to Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondracką, but from here we do not descend to the hut! We choose the green trail, which leads east, down into the Goryczkowa Valley.
- This is an extremely picturesque and less frequented route (historically called the “Pig Valley”). It leads among dwarf pine, with a beautiful view of Kasprowy Wierch.
- In the lower section, the trail joins the ski run and gently brings us back to Kuźnice.
Logistics and warnings
- Deadly fog: Kopa Kondracka is technically easy, but in thick fog its vast, grassy slopes become a trap. It is very easy to lose the trail here and unknowingly descend to the Slovak side. In fog, rigorously follow the markers!
- Wind: It is almost always windy on the ridge. Even on a hot summer day, the felt temperature on the summit can be 10 degrees lower than in Zakopane. Always have a jacket in your backpack.
- Winter: Kopa is a popular destination for ski tourers, but beware: the descent to Goryczkowa Valley (green trail) in winter is very highly threatened by avalanches! In snowy conditions, it is safer to return via Hala Kondratowa.
Who is this absolutely NOT for?
Do not bring small children here expecting a “quick stroll” – it is a long, exhausting trip. Do not go here with a dog (TPN ban). If you are looking for adrenaline and climbing using your hands, Kopa will bore you – choose Orla Perć or Kościelec instead.
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
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What you will see
- A 2,000 m peak with no chains from Zakopane
- Views of Giewont from behind
- Goryczkowa Valley
- 360-degree panorama
Photos from the trail
Questions
Does Kopa Kondracka have chains?
No. Blue from Kuźnice, yellow from Gronik and green through Goryczkowa have no chains. The chains are on Giewont from the same pass — the other way.
Is this the easiest 2,000 m peak in the Tatras?
From Zakopane and Kuźnice it is one of the technically simplest 2,000 m peaks. It is still 1,017 m of ascent and a ridge where people lose the trail in fog. It is not a walk to Gęsia Szyja.
How high is Kopa Kondracka?
Kopa Kondracka is 2005 m above sea level.
Kopa Kondracka: how long does it take?
Start: Kuźnice, finish in the same place. The whole route is 12.7 km and takes 6 h 07 min of walking without breaks, with about 1017 m of ascent. Add time for rests and photos.
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