Małe Ciche: Tatra Panorama, Chapel and Cycling Route

Małe Ciche combines Tatra excursions with distinctive buildings and activities for different seasons. In summer, the village serves as a starting point for excursions into the Tatras; in winter, the blue runs at Stacja Narciarska Małe Ciche are among the options. If you are looking for a hotel, your travel dates and planned activities are useful starting points.

Tarasówka, the chapel and the village setting

Tarasówka is a hill above the northeastern part of Małe Ciche, offering panoramic views of the Tatras. The Chapel of St Bartholomew stands in the Tarasówka clearing, east of the road that runs through Małe Ciche. The wooden and stone chapel was built between 1906 and 1915; construction was started by Bartłomiej Pawlikowski. A small wooden church stands on a hill beside the main road.

Another place with a distinctive character is the cemetery in Małe Ciche. It is one of the few Gorale cemeteries in Podhale whose gravestones are all handmade from natural materials such as rock, wood or iron. The craftsmanship and choice of materials make it a distinctive part of the local cultural heritage.

Summer excursions and cycling route

In summer, Małe Ciche serves as a starting point for excursions into the Tatras. Destinations include Rusinowa Polana, Hala Gąsienicowa, Morskie Oko and Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich. These place names provide specific reference points if you are planning your summer days around your intended destinations.

Cyclists can use the Małe Ciche–Tarasówka mountain bike route. It is 16 km long, with an elevation gain of 230 m. Its length and elevation gain give you two concrete measures to consider when planning your route.

Sky Walk Heart of Poronin

Sky Walk Heart of Poronin is located in Małe Ciche. The attraction includes two slides and a suspended playground with “spiderwebs” covering more than 80 square metres. From Stacja Narciarska Małe Ciche, you can take the chairlift up and get off directly beneath the Skywalk structure. Seasonal lift operations may vary, so check before your visit whether the ride is available on your chosen date.

Winter activities and getting there

Stacja Narciarska Małe Ciche has gentle blue runs that are suitable for families with children. There is also a ski school in Małe Ciche. If lessons are important for your trip, check availability directly with the operator. This lets you consider your choice of slopes and need for lessons as two separate parts of your winter plans.

To get there, bus route 4 runs from Zakopane via Poronin and Frączkówka to Małe Ciche. Before travelling, check the current timetable for the 2026 local transport service.

Find a hotel in Małe Ciche based on your travel dates

This way, you can choose Małe Ciche based on the activities you want to shape your stay around.

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