A Sunday autumn vlog and mountain hike from Zakopane to the higher reaches of the Tatra Mountains! We start in Antałówka, from where we cycle to Kuźnice. Then, through the Kalatówki Glade, we head to the PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Kondratowa.
After a short rest and a delicious homemade apple pie, we take the green trail towards Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondrackiej. At an altitude of around 1,600 m above sea level, due to the late hour, we make the prudent decision to turn back. The descent offers stunning views of the Czerwone Wierchy peaks and engaging conversations about mountain wildlife and safety in the Tatras. Route information:
Start: Antałówka ➔ Kuźnice (bicycle)
Trail: Kuźnice ➔ Kalatówki ➔ Hala Kondratowa ➔ Green trail to Kopa Kondracka (retreat at ~1600m)
Attractions: Panorama from Antałówka, view of Giewont and Kasprowy Wierch, Szarotka in the mountain shelter, game viewing
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TIMELINE / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Start from Antałówka and bike ride towards Kuźnice
01:47 - Bike parking in Kuźnice and choosing the route to Hala Kondratowa
03:32 - Road towards Kalatówki, view of the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch
05:06 - Kalatówki glade and views of Giewont
08:50 - Meeting a tourist friend on the trail
10:20 - First views of the cross on Giewont and Czerwone Wierchy
13:34 - Reaching the PTTK mountain shelter on Hala Kondratowa
15:04 - Tasting the iconic, sour apple pie / Szarotka in the shelter
16:17 - Decision to take the GREEN TRAIL towards Kopa Kondracka
17:08 - Conversation with tourists about the rutting season and Deer
20:13 - Steep, zigzagging climb, blueberries, and a view of the mighty face of Giewont
22:09 - A herd of chamois/deer on the slope and a close-up of a cross
24:11 - Turning point (~1600 m above sea level) – rest, sandwich, and a wise retreat before dusk
27:35 - Descend from the trail and listen for the sounds of mountain wildlife
28:52 - Interesting conversation on the trail about bears, bells, and safety
32:26 - Safe return to Kuźnice, trip summary, and return by bike
#Tatra Mountains #HalaKondratowa #KopaKondracka #Kalatówki #Antałówka #Giewont #TrailsInTatras #SafetyInMountains #KrisWujko #Zakopane
A Sunday autumn vlog and mountain hike from Zakopane to the higher reaches of the Tatra Mountains! We start in Antałówka, from where we cycle to Kuźnice. Then, through the Kalatówki Glade, we head to the PTTK Mountain Shelter on Hala Kondratowa.
After a short rest and a delicious homemade apple pie, we take the green trail towards Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondrackiej. At an altitude of around 1,600 m above sea level, due to the late hour, we make the prudent decision to turn back. The descent offers stunning views of the Czerwone Wierchy peaks and engaging conversations about mountain wildlife and safety in the Tatras. Route information:
Start: Antałówka ➔ Kuźnice (bicycle)
Trail: Kuźnice ➔ Kalatówki ➔ Hala Kondratowa ➔ Green trail to Kopa Kondracka (retreat at ~1600m)
Attractions: Panorama from Antałówka, view of Giewont and Kasprowy Wierch, Szarotka in the mountain shelter, game viewing
Leave a thumbs up, subscribe to the channel, and let us know in the comments how you react when the decision to retreat is made on the trail!
TIMELINE / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Start from Antałówka and bike ride towards Kuźnice
01:47 - Bike parking in Kuźnice and choosing the route to Hala Kondratowa
03:32 - Road towards Kalatówki, view of the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch
05:06 - Kalatówki glade and views of Giewont
08:50 - Meeting a tourist friend on the trail
10:20 - First views of the cross on Giewont and Czerwone Wierchy
13:34 - Reaching the PTTK mountain shelter on Hala Kondratowa
15:04 - Tasting the iconic, sour apple pie / Szarotka in the shelter
16:17 - Decision to take the GREEN TRAIL towards Kopa Kondracka
17:08 - Conversation with tourists about the rutting season and Deer
20:13 - Steep, zigzagging climb, blueberries, and a view of the mighty face of Giewont
22:09 - A herd of chamois/deer on the slope and a close-up of a cross
24:11 - Turning point (~1600 m above sea level) – rest, sandwich, and a wise retreat before dusk
27:35 - Descend from the trail and listen for the sounds of mountain wildlife
28:52 - Interesting conversation on the trail about bears, bells, and safety
32:26 - Safe return to Kuźnice, trip summary, and return by bike
#Tatra Mountains #HalaKondratowa #KopaKondracka #Kalatówki #Antałówka #Giewont #TrailsInTatras #SafetyInMountains #KrisWujko #Zakopane