Zakopane Walking Holidays

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Welcome to walking in Zakopane

Over 275km of marked trails across Tatra National Park
One of Europe's best value hiking destinations
Rich in Polish highlander culture, folklore, and food

Zakopane walking holidays are all about breathing in pine-scented air, earning your views, and eating your weight in oscypek cheese.

At the foot of the Tatra Mountains, Zakopane is the beating heart of one of Poland’s most spectacular National Parks. Come here to walk 275km+ marked trails, including gentle valley strolls and pulse-raising summits, all finished off with hot-spring soaks and hearty Highlander feasts. Delightful!

Families will love exploring meandering valley routes across the glittering Morskie Oko lake and Kościeliska Valley caves. Meanwhile, more experienced hikers can take on the granite peaks of the High Tatras — including Poland's highest mountain, Rysy (2,499m) — or tackle the Giewont Peak (1,894m), a local legend topped by a striking 15-metre steel cross.

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How to get around Zakopane

How our self-guided Zakopane walking holidays work:

Our self-guided trips let you set your own pace, from the length of your stay, to how far you walk each day. But if you’re used to group or guided holidays, you might be wondering how you’ll get around? Well, it’s easy…

Getting to and around the resort:

Your airport transfer is included with your trip. Once there, you'll find Zakopane is highly walkable, centred around lively Krupówki Street and offering easy access to the Gubalówka funicular and gondola.

Getting to your walks and hikes:

Take the scenic route to reach walks in Tatra National Park with a ride on the Kasprowy Wierch cable car in Kuźnice - accessible by bus and on foot.

Or, for walks and hikes further afield, hop on one of the minibuses departing the bus terminal to access trailheads in Morskie Oko, and Kiry.

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Other things to do in Zakopane

Gear up for some seriously stunning biking and cycling

From rolling hills and forest paths, to those magical Tatras peeking out from behind every bend - cycling in Zakopane is both wild and wonderful, with enough options to suit all abilities:

Chochołowska Valley - Gentle and scenic
Czorsztyn Lake Loop - Lakeside riding
Bachledówka Trails - Off-road joy

An exciting adventure playground with a folklore twist

Soar over the mountains, raft through river canyons, or soak up the view from the tip-top of a cable car. In Zakopane, culture, thrill-seeking, and relaxation all sit side by side:

Dunajec River Rafting - Wild water rides!
Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car - New heights
Thermal baths - Annnddd... relax

Get highlander feast ready - cheeses, meats, and more!

Whet your appetite from a Highland-inspired feast, with smoky cheeses and mountain lamb slow-cooked to perfection. And don't worry if you're veggie - there's plenty on offer!