Winter in the Polish Mountains is a perfect escape designed to retune the body and mind!
Cradled by the vast mountain ranges of Beskidy, Tatras (Tatry), Gorce, Pieniny, and Bieszczady, winter in South Poland spoils every outdoor seeker. Just when we thought we’d experienced all the top winter activities in Zakopane, a magical spot popped up on the map. Tucked on the Tatry-Pieniny Mountains border in Slovakia, this structure looked tempting, so versatile and satisfying, as if it was created for a perfect escape!
Skipping it is never an option 😛
Having checked off the list of top Zakopane tourist attractions, starting with Krupowki Street, Morskie Oko, Kaprowy Wierch, and Giewont, the magical winter sledge rides in Zakopane (yes, husky sledging too), it was time to embark on a fresh adventure.
Get ready to push that accelerator pedal a bit more. Because this one is an hour’s drive from Zakopane, through the hairpin road bends and dreamy outdoors.
We steer towards the Pieniny National Park and Tatry National Park border.
Tucked in the Bachledova Valley in Slovakia, 40 km from Zakopane city, the Treetop Walk Bachledka is an engineering marvel and a world-class winter attraction.
How to reach Treetop Walk Bachledka from Zakopane
Bachledka Treetop Walk is a 1-hour drive from Zakopane through Route 66. It also includes crossing an international border where you could be asked to show your international documents. It’s a good idea to keep it handy.
Address – Bachledova dolina 702, 059 55 Ždiar, Slovakia
Hours – 9 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 9 pm (on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Be informed that these are winter timings, and hours of operation vary significantly during different seasons. It is best to check their website or contact them for an updated schedule.
Bachledka Treetop Walk map
Treetop Walk Bachledka – Unique features, specifications, and price
The Treetop Walk overlooks a flawless ski slope on the Tatra and Pieniny National Parks border in Zdziar town of Slovakia. Rising 32 m above the ground and boasting a treetop trail stretching to 1234 m, the Treetop Walk Bachleda stands tall and versatile, battling the harshest wind gusts in the open valley.
A gondola ride, with an uninterrupted view of skiers and a flawless slope, is available from the parking to the Treetop entrance. For hiking lovers – a super steep 1.5 km trail from the parking is open year-round unless there’s a weather emergency.
I walked it; take my word – it is not the easiest.
An 88 m2 net is spread at the top, ready to embrace the extra-adrenaline seekers. If you can brave the overpowering wind gusts, stand and look into the 32-meter abyss. There’s also a 67-meter slide, which remained suspended during our visit. I guess they reopen in spring.
Bachledka Treetop Walk entry ticket
For adults (15-65): 27 € (Treetop Walk entrance and return cable car ride)
14 € (Treetop Walk entrance)
Tickets can be bought at the Bachledka Ski & Sun Resort cash desk or the cash desk by the entrance to the Treetop Walk. Payment is accepted in Euros or by credit card. Discounts apply to children aged 3-14 or seniors aged 65+. Other discounts are also available for families and children up to 14 years. Carry a valid document with proof of age for any applicable discount.
Bachledka Treetop Walk website
Treetop Walk Bachledka – A Unique Experience
Designed to serve as a winter essential for outdoor fanatics, the Treetop Walk presents stunning wintry landscapes, panoramic views of the snowswept valley, and sharp mountain peaks. I highly recommend walking the wooden structure. The circular pathway leading to the treetop is adorned with striking visuals, giving the visitors an elevated winter experience.
Thanks to its formidable design, the Treetop Walk Bachledka endures the raging weather, offering a unique opportunity to walk in the clouds. Quite literally. While the top huddles with the bone-chilling winds transcending the snow-coated Tatry peaks, the bottom stands rock solid. As expected, the chill factor on the top stayed around -15 to -20 degrees. It was a sunny day 😉
Other points of interest at Treetop Walk Bachledka
1. A spiral slide and adrenaline net at the top.
2. A cable car from Jezersko serves exclusively for skiers and snowboarders in the winter season. If you’re not up for hiking, it’s the best way to savour the striking visuals and the convergence of dramatic landscapes and agitated skies.
3. A playground for kids.
4. A Binocular at the viewing tower top, you can find out the names of the surrounding mountains and their altitude.
5. Educational stops on the trail educate about the local fauna and flora. Designed to attract kids and adults alike, these points along the walk are loaded with information.
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Treetop Walk Bachledka FAQs and essential information
- A cable car ride from Bachledova Valley to the Treetop Walk entrance takes under 7 minutes. With appropriate equipment (hiking boots, suitable clothing, hiking poles), hiking from Bachledova Valley can be fun. This moderately challenging trail stretches 2.6 km through forest with a 300 m vertical climb. Taking the trail on the Jezersko slopes is demanding and not recommended.
- The Slovakia Treetop Walk Bachledka and Zakopane are located in the High Tatras, where the weather changes dramatically. Quite often, the wind gusts at the top are extreme. Please dress accordingly.
- For parents with kids, the cable car is the best way to get to the Treetop Walk with prams or baby carriages. Baby carriers can be rented for a 5 € fee and a refundable deposit at the entrance of Treetop Walk or in the souvenir shop next to the cable car and the tourist information centre. For children up to 1 year, it is free.
- The last entry is always 1 hour before closing! Aim for an early arrival and double-check the opening hours as they change during the year.
- If you are with a pet, leave it in the (dog) stalls next to the Bachledka Treetop Walk entrance. Animals are not allowed to enter the Treetop trail.
- The toboggan spiral slide is open year-round. During the winter as well, I guess we got unlucky 😉 The last ride is always 1 hour before closing! A fun activity for adults and children over 120 cm, the toboggan spiral slide is priced at 2 €, paid only at the entrance (cash or by credit card).
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