Tatra Classic: Ascent of Kasprowy Wierch via Hala Gąsienicowa

ŁŁukasz Strzelecki
Western Tatras
EasyNo hazards

Route description

We start in Kuźnice and head for the beginning of the blue trail (via Boczań) and the yellow trail (via Dolina Jaworzynka). There we get onto the old ski run, to the left of the blue trail, following the arrow for skiers. At Nosalowa Przełęcz we turn right and follow the ski run towards Hala Gąsienicowa. This section ends with a short descent from Królowa Równia to Murowaniec, where you can top up on fluids ;) From the mountain shelter, the ascent to the summit of Kasprowy Wierch awaits, following a line to the left of the ski runs. From the summit we ski back down to Kuźnice on the main ski run. If conditions allow, you can ski all the way down to the Jana Pawła II roundabout, also known as the Kuźnice roundabout.

Route parameters

Distance

19.2km

Elevation D+

959m

Descent D-

1065m

Max elevation

1938m asl

Min elevation

919m asl

Duration

5h 22min

Hazards

Hazard notes

No major hazards. On the way from Królowa Równia to Hala Gąsienicowa there is a descent to ski with your skins on. Watch out for hikers, as it's quite a busy spot.