Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondracką, Mountain saddle at 1863 meters in Western Tatra Mountains, Slovakia.
Przełęcz pod Kopą Kondracką is a mountain saddle at 1863 meters (6112 feet) in the Western Tatra Mountains, positioned between the peak of Kopà Kondracka at 2005 meters and Suchy Wierch Kondracki at 1890 meters. It marks the border between Poland and Slovakia and serves as a major crossing point connecting the valleys on either side.
The saddle was formed through geological processes that shaped the distinctive mountain features in this part of the Western Tatras. From 1889 to 1925, the Tatrzańskie Society maintained a shelter here to support mountain travelers crossing between the valleys.
The pass is locally called Kotlinkami because of its multiple tectonic depressions that create natural bowl-shaped formations in the terrain. This feature makes the location easily recognizable and memorable for those who cross it.
The route from the PTTK shelter at Hala Kondratowa to the pass takes about 1 hour 20 minutes going up and about 1 hour coming down. Pay attention to weather conditions and bring suitable gear, as the elevation and exposure can bring rapid weather changes.
In winter, ski touring enthusiasts use the saddle as access to both sides of the border, with Dolina Cicha on the Slovak side and Dolina Kondratowa on the Polish side. This dual accessibility makes it a preferred point for ski mountaineers wanting to combine both valleys in a single tour.
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