Kończysty to Trzydniowiański: two saddles in the Western Tatras: hiking in Poland
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Kończysty to Trzydniowiański: two saddles in the Western Tatras

Distance
1.5 km
Time
41 min
Elevation gain
50 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

From Kończysty Wierch, the path leaves the main border ridge towards Trzydniowiański Wierch. Rather than dropping immediately into the valley, it follows open mountain ground through Dudowa Przełęcz and Szyja Pass. Compare the slopes on either side and watch Kończysty’s outline change behind you. Between the two summits there is room for deliberate mountain walking and brief pauses when the weather allows. Reaching Trzydniowiański still leaves a descent to Chochołowska, so arrange the return before stepping onto the ridge.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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This section links two recognisable Western Tatra summits, with time on an open mountain path between them. It adds interest to a planned Chochołowska outing for walkers who want successive perspectives from the ridge.
Length
1.5 km
Elevation gain
50 m
Surface
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Kończysty to Trzydniowiański: two saddles in the Western Tatras: route photo 3 in Poland

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Published buses reach Siwa Polana, followed by a long ascent to the mountain start. Children need high mountain experience and stamina for the complete outing. The lower Chochołowska dog exception does not cover this ridge, and cycling is not permitted. Coverage is unconfirmed.

Nearby

Czubik stands beside the ridge path, but its summit is excluded from this section. Starorobociański and Jarząbczy Wierch are separate continuations. A descent into Slovakia needs checks on TANAP rules and seasonal restrictions; permission for a Polish path does not cover a neighbouring approach.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Zakopane’s municipal table includes Siwa Polana. Continue through Chochołowska valley and your selected permitted ascent to Kończysty. A bus to the summit is unconfirmed; check the return departure against the entire mountain day.
By car
Direct vehicle access to Kończysty or Trzydniowiański is unconfirmed. Arrange your lower valley start and return, then ascend on foot. The border ridge is not a vehicle road.
Parking
Vehicle parking at the high mountain endpoints is unconfirmed. Establish arrangements for your chosen lower valley entrance, without relying on a place on the mountain trail.

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What to expect

Places
Kończysty Wierch A summit on the main Polish–Slovak ridge, where the section towards Trzydniowiański begins.
Dudowa Przełęcz A named saddle on the mountain path between Kończysty and Trzydniowiański.
Szyja Pass The next saddle on the northward ridge continuation towards Trzydniowiański.
Trzydniowiański Wierch The summit area at the end of the green trail from Kończysty, before the separate valley descent.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 50 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The open ridge is exposed to wind, thunderstorms and poor visibility. Rocky ground needs careful footing; summer experience alone is insufficient on snow or ice. At review, TPN warns of hard snow and icy high paths. Stay on the marked direction rather than descending unfamiliar gullies, and finish before dusk.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 41 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
PTTK gives about 45 minutes from Kończysty to Trzydniowiański; allow roughly one to one and a half hours with pauses. This covers only the ridge section. With a Chochołowska ascent and subsequent descent, plan a full day, approximately eight to ten hours on your selected itinerary. Retracing the ridge takes additional time.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose a stable, snow-free summer day without thunderstorms or strong wind. Check ice and snow before an early-autumn departure. A winter ridge outing requires different preparation; a summer date also does not guarantee snow-free ground.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain footwear with a grippy sole.
Water and food for the full day and lower approaches.
Windproof outer layer, rain protection and warm clothing.
Junction map, torch, phone and backup power.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Zakopane’s municipal table includes Siwa Polana. Continue through Chochołowska valley and your selected permitted ascent to Kończysty. A bus to the summit is unconfirmed; check the return departure against the entire mountain day

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 1.5 km, moderate.

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