Zakopane in summer: valleys and trails straight from the apartment

In summer the nearest Tatra valleys start 2–3 km from the apartment. Head out on the trail in the morning, come back for dinner on Krupówki in the evening, and leave the car in the free car park the whole time.

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Zakopane in summer

The nearest valleys and trails

Distances are straight-line from the apartment at Gimnazjalna 16.

Dolina Strążyska
photo: SkyMaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dolina Strążyska

An easy walk about 2.9 km from the apartment, up to the Siklawica waterfall. Trails to Giewont and Sarnia Skałka start here too.

From the apartment: 2.9 km

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Dolina Białego
photo: Cybularny, CC0
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Dolina Białego

The nearest valley, about 1.9 km from the apartment. A rocky gorge with a stream and footbridges, good for a shorter outing.

From the apartment: 1.9 km

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Sarnia Skałka
photo: Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sarnia Skałka

A low viewpoint with one of the best views of Giewont. Reach it from Dolina Białego or Dolina Strążyska.

From the apartment: 4.5 km

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Dolina Kościeliska
photo: Marek Mróz, CC BY 4.0
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Dolina Kościeliska

A wide, gentle valley about 6.8 km to the west, with caves and a tarn. Good for a full day out, kids included.

From the apartment: 6.8 km

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Kuźnice and Kasprowy
photo: Kapsuglan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kuźnice and Kasprowy

From Kuźnice (3.8 km) trails lead to Hala Gąsienicowa and Giewont, and the cable car takes you up Kasprowy Wierch.

From the apartment: 3.8 km

Map and directions

Tips from your host

Good to know before you come

  • Entry to the valleys needs a Tatra National Park ticket, sold at the entrance or online.
  • For Morskie Oko take a minibus from the station to Palenica Białczańska; leave the car in our car park.
  • Start early for Giewont: the chained section gets crowded by midday, and storms are more common in the afternoon.
  • After the trail: a bathtub, a washing machine for sweaty kit, and dinner on the balcony facing Giewont.

Book your base for summer hiking

Two bedrooms, a bathtub and free parking, 700 m from Krupówki.