A trip to one of the most beautiful valleys of the Western Tatras. We hike the Kościeliska Valley - a route full of rock gates, caves and clearings with views of Czerwone Wierchy. The route leads to the PTTK shelter at Hala Ornak. Walery Goetel. You will learn about the geology, history and nature of the valley. A safe expedition with a licensed Tatra guide, in accordance with the TPN requirements for groups.
Note: The exact route plan is always arranged individually with the guide — the plan shown here is indicative only.
Trip plan
Meeting point:Kiry (entrance to the Kościeliska Valley)
Route:Kiry → Kościeliska Valley → PTTK shelter at Hala Ornak. Walery Goetel → return via the same route
Route length:approx. 12 km (round trip)
Transition time:5–6 h (with breaks)
Sum of approaches:approx. 350 m
Total descent:approx. 350 m
Highest point:Hala Ornak – approx. 1,100 m above sea level
The map shows estimated walking times only and does not include breaks — treat the time as indicative of the march itself.
Why it's worth it
A safe expedition with a licensed Tatra guide, in accordance with the TPN requirements for groups
An ideal proposition for schools, families and organized groups
A route full of attractions - rock gates, caves, clearings with views of the peaks of the main ridge of the Tatra Mountains.
Learning about the geology, history and nature of the Kościeliska Valley
Rest in the PTTK shelter in Hala Ornak (buffet, toilet)
The course of the trip
Meeting in Kiry at the entrance to the Kościeliska Valley
Hiking the Kościeliska Valley - a route full of rock gates, caves and clearings with views of Czerwone Wierchy, Bystra
Educational stops with a guide along the route
A longer break at the PTTK shelter in Hala Ornak
Return along the same route to Kir
Price and organization
Number of participants:max. 50 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 tickets to TPN
Parking fees