Wołowiec (2,064 m above sea level) is a classic destination in the Western Tatras. Extensive views, a beautiful slope through Grześ and Rakoń and a descent through Wyżnia Chochołowska - you will discover the less frequented corners of the Chochołowska Valley.
Note: The exact route plan is always arranged individually with the guide — the plan shown here is indicative only.
Trip plan
Meeting point:5:00 – parking lot at Siwa Polana (in front of the entrance to TPN)
Route:Siwa Polana → Chochołowska Valley → Grześ (1653 m above sea level) → Rakoń (1879 m above sea level) → Wołowiec (2064 m above sea level) → descent through the Wyżnia Chochołowska Valley → Chochołowska Valley → Siwa Polana
Route length:approx. 26 km
Transition time:11–12 h (with breaks)
Sum of approaches:approx. 1380 m
Total descent:approx. 1390 m
Highest point:Wołowiec – 2064 m above sea level
Why it's worth it
You will conquer one of the most scenic peaks of the Western Tatras
You will go along the ridge through Grześ and Rakoń
You will discover beautiful corners of the Chochołowska Valley and Wyżnia Chochołowska
You will enjoy the panorama of Rohace, Starorobociański Wierch and the High Tatras
The course of the expedition
We meet at 5:00 in the parking lot at Siwa Polana
We set off through the Chochołowska Valley towards the shelter
Then we conquer Grześ (1653 m above sea level) and follow the ridge to Rakoń (1879 m above sea level)
We reach Wołowiec (2,064 m above sea level), from where there is a wide panorama of the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains
The descent leads through Wyżnia Chochołowska to the Chochołowska Valley and then back to Siwa Polana
Price and organization
Number of participants:max. 20 people per guide
Price: depending on group size, according to the price list
The price includes:
The care of a Tatra guide
The price does not include:
Entrance to the TPN
Parking fees