Trzydniowiański Wierch

Trzydniowiański Wierch (1,758 m a.s.l.) is a peak that often remains in the shadow of its higher neighbours (Starorobociański or Wołowiec). And a good thing too! Thanks to this, it is much quieter here, and the views from its twin-peaked dome are absolutely first-class.

💡 In a nutshell – Trzydniowiański Wierch:

1. Peace and views: The trail is less crowded than the neighbouring Grześ or Wołowiec, and offers a brilliant view of the Starorobociański Wierch pyramid.
2. Do a loop: It is best to ascend via the red trail from Polana Trzydniówka (a sharp climb up Krowiniec) and descend through the wild Jarząbcza Valley to the hut.
3. No chains: The route is safe and devoid of technical difficulties, but requires good fitness (over 900 m of elevation gain).
4. Option for more: From Trzydniowiański you can continue along the ridge all the way to the highest peak of the Polish Western Tatras – Starorobociański Wierch (this makes it a 10-12 hour trip).

The name of the mountain does not mean that it takes three days to climb it (it comes from the old Trzydniówka pasture), but be prepared for a solid, all-day effort.

Trail description: A quiet loop above Chochołowska

The figures at the top of the page show a very logical and beautiful loop starting and ending at Siwa Polana.

Stage 1: Through the valley to Trzydniówka

We start at Siwa Polana and walk along the floor of the Chochołowska Valley (green trail). However, we do not go as far as the hut! After about 1.5 hours of walking, at Polana Trzydniówka, we turn left onto the red trail.

Stage 2: Sharp approach up the Krowiniec ridge

The real climb begins. The red trail immediately climbs steeply up through the forest.

• The approach is tiring and quickly makes you sweat, but thanks to this we quickly gain altitude and emerge above the tree line.
• Among the dwarf pines, wonderful views open up of Grześ, Rakoń, and Wołowiec (which we leave behind us).
• After about 2 hours from joining the red trail, we stand on the summit.

Stage 3: Two summits and a pyramid

Trzydniowiański Wierch has two summits. A fantastic panorama unfolds from both. The biggest impression is made by the massive, perfectly triangular pyramid of Starorobociański Wierch, which towers right next door. On the other side of the valley proudly stands the limestone castle of Kominiarski Wierch.

Stage 4: Descent through the wild Jarząbcza Valley

From the summit, we descend towards the Jarząbcza Valley (still on the red trail). This is a wild, less frequented valley that leads us straight to Chochołowska Glade. It is only here, on the descent, that we pass the mountain hut (the perfect moment for a well-deserved lunch!). Then we return to Siwa Polana via the green trail.