Giewont, Mountain peak in Tatra County, Poland
Rising to 1895 meters, Giewont presents a triangular silhouette with steep northern cliffs and three distinct summits in the Western Tatra Mountains.
Franz Herbich completed the first documented climb of Giewont in 1832, while Mariusz Zaruski pioneered the first winter ascent in 1904.
Local legends tell of King Boleslaw and his knights sleeping within the mountain, ready to rise when Poland faces great danger.
Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from Zakopane, with the main route starting at Kuznice and passing through Hala Kondratowa.
A 15-meter steel cross, installed at the summit in 1901, stands as a pilgrimage destination and marks the highest point of this limestone formation.
Location: Tatra County
Elevation above the sea: 1,895 m
GPS coordinates: 49.25056,19.93389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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Giewont Cross
48 m
Siklawica
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Suchy Wierch
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Dziadek (Mnichowe Turnie)
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Pomarańczarnia
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Babka (Mnichowe Turnie)
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Ruda Nyża
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Mnichowa Studnia Wyżnia
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Sucha Czubka
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Koprowe Mniszki
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Mniszki Małołąckie
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Dziura nad Jaskinią Śpiących Rycerzy II
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Mnichowa Studnia
927 m
Jaskinia za Mnichem
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Mała Mnichowa Studzienka
638 m
Dziura Mnichowa Mała
825 m
Jaskinia Mała Zaruskiego
1.3 km
Wilczy Schron
1.2 km
Mokry Schron
701 m
Nyża w Siodłowej Turni
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Dziurka nad Piargiem
846 m
Nyża w Baranich Schodkach I
1.3 km
Nyża w Baranich Schodkach II
1.3 km
Jaskinia Trójkątna
1.2 km
Mały Giewont
442 m
Mnich Małołącki
711 mReviews
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