Difficulty: EasyWestern Tatras
Grześ
Start: Siwa Polana (Chochołów Valley) · via Panorama of the Slovak Roháče and The mountain hut at Chochołów Glade
- 6:50 h
- Time
- 18.1 km
- Distance
- +830 m
- Ascent
Difficulty: Easywestern tatraspanoramafor familyeasy routes
Nosal
1206 m a.s.l. · trail green · start: Kuźnice
Trail maintenanceBulletin as of 18 października 2026
Official TPN bulletinTPN alert: Maintenance work underway: mostki przy tamie przy początku zielono znakowanego szlaku na Nosal. Proceed with caution.
Bulletin details
TPN advises special caution in this section.
PolecanyKuźnice – Nosal – dam
- Wysokość
- 1206 m a.s.l.
- Dystans
- 2.5 km
- Czas przejścia
- 58 min
- Suma podejść
- 208 m
- Start
- Kuźnice
- Meta
- Dam / Murowanica
Czas i dystans dla całej wycieczki, w jedną stronę do mety: Dam / Murowanica.
Tempo
58 minSzacunek od czasu z opisu, bez kolejek i postojów.
- easy
- green
- Dla rodzin: Tak
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kuźnice – Nosal – damPolecany Forest to the pass, ridge, stairs down to the dam. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this loop. | Kuźnice | 58 min | Nie |
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Dam – Nosal – Kuźnice The same loop the other way. More steep climbing, forest on the way down. Knees thank you at the bottom; lungs do not on the way up. | Dam / Murowanica | 1 h 10 min | Nie |
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Kuźnice out and back Nosal Pass both ways. No stone stairs at the dam. Still no chains. | Kuźnice | 1 h 25 min | Nie |
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Polecany
Kuźnice – Nosal – dam
Forest to the pass, ridge, stairs down to the dam. No chains. The figures at the top of the page show this loop.
Mapa i profil trasy
Kuźnice – Nosal – dam
Profil wysokościowy trasy
Wykres podejść wygenerowany ze śladu GPX. Przesuń kursor lub palec po wykresie, aby sprawdzić profil podejścia i punkty kulminacyjne.
GPX · 2.39 km
Punkt kulminacyjny
1206m n.p.m.
przy 1.5 km
Najniższy punkt
951m n.p.m.
Podejścia (suma)
+216m
Zejścia (suma)
-290m
Dystans profilu
2.39km
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.
Nosal (1,206 m a.s.l.) is Zakopane’s most famous “viewpoint balcony”. The ratio of sweat poured to the quality of the views here is absolutely sensational. It is the perfect destination for a warm-up on the first day of your holiday, a quick walk before heading home, or an outing for a spectacular sunset.
💡 In a nutshell – Nosal:
- For whom: For anyone who wants beautiful views with minimal effort (the whole loop takes less than an hour).
- The route: It is best to ascend gently from Kuźnice (green trail) and descend via steep stairs to the Dam below Nosal.
- Difficulties: No chains, but watch out for polished limestone! After rain, the rocks at the summit are as slippery as ice.
- With a pushchair: No chance. A narrow, rocky path and steep stairs.
The mountain is built of limestone and dolomite, which means its summit consists of sharp, white rocks, clearly standing out from the forested foothills around it.
Trail description: A quick loop from Kuźnice
The figures at the top of the page show the most pleasant variant: a loop starting in Kuźnice and ending at the Dam below Nosal (Tama pod Nosalem).
Stage 1: Through the forest to Nosal Pass
We start in Kuźnice. We take the green trail (initially it runs together with the blue and yellow ones). After a while, we turn left and climb gently along a wide forest road to Nosal Pass. This takes about 30 minutes. It is the easiest section of the route, perfect for a warm-up.
Stage 2: The ridge and rocks (Summit push)
From the pass, we turn towards the summit. The path becomes narrow, stony, and leads along a rocky crest.
- Exposure: There is a bit of “air” and steep drops here (especially on the right side), but there are no chains here.
- After about 15 minutes we stand on the summit, with Zakopane literally under our feet.
Stage 3: Steep descent to the Dam
From the summit, we descend towards the Dam below Nosal (Murowanica). This section is a sharp descent over stone, uneven steps and tree roots. It takes about 15 minutes, but it can be hard on the knees. From the Dam, we can return to Kuźnice by minibus or by walking (along the Path under the Regle - Ścieżka pod Reglami).
What can you see from Nosal?
Despite its modest height, Nosal offers a panorama that people hike much higher for:
- The High Tatras: You can clearly see Świnica, Kościelec, and the Granaty from here.
- Giewont: The Sleeping Knight presents himself from the side here, completely differently than from Krupówki.
- Zakopane: The town spills out below like on the palm of your hand, and in the background you can see the Gubałówka range.
Warning: Slippery limestone!
The limestone rocks on the Nosal ridge have been polished by thousands of boots. After rain or in the morning fog, they turn into an ice rink! Going up here in trainers or flat-soled shoes is asking for a painful fall. In winter, the trail can be very slippery – tourist microspikes are an absolute necessity.
Who this is absolutely NOT for?
Do not take a pushchair here – the rocky ridge and steep stairs to the Dam are impassable for it. Do not bring a dog (TPN ban). Do not go here in trainers after rain. And do not be fooled by the views: just because you can see the cross on Giewont beautifully from Nosal does not mean that climbing Giewont is just as easy (chains and a completely different scale of difficulty await there). Nosal is a one-hour trip, Giewont – a whole day.
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
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What you will see
- Panorama of the High Tatras
- Rocky cliffs
- View of Giewont
- Dam below Nosal
Questions
Is the ascent to Nosal difficult?
Short and steep from the dam. Gentler from Kuźnice, via Nosal Pass. No chains. After rain the limestone is a mirror.
Is it a safe place for sunset?
The descent to Kuźnice is gentle and takes 25–30 min. Down to the dam is stairs — faster, worse in the dark. A torch is mandatory.
Which way, if the route on this page starts in Kuźnice?
The route on the map are Kuźnice – summit – dam. From the dam up is in the table: steeper, then a forest descent. Out and back from Kuźnice skips the stairs at the dam.
Can I bring a dog or a pushchair?
No. TPN, including Nosal. A pushchair will not make the ridge.
How high is Nosal?
Nosal is 1206 m above sea level.
Nosal: are there chains on the route?
No, the route described on this page has no chains.
Nosal: how long does it take?
Start: Kuźnice, finish: Zakopane (Murowanica / Dam). The whole route is 2.5 km and takes 58 min of walking without breaks, with about 208 m of ascent. Add time for rests and photos.
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