Attractions

Sarnia Skała

Just before reaching Giewont, a large limestone rock emerges from the dense forest. This is Sarnia Skała, although it was formerly known as Mała Świnica or Świnia Skała. A tourist trail leads to it, branching off from the Trail over the Regle at Czerwona Przełęcz. This makes it relatively easily accessible from either the White Valley or Strążyska Valley. Perpetually in the shadow of the towering Giewont, Sarnia Skała is full of natural curiosities and rare plants. It is known among tourists as the best viewpoint towards the Sleeping Knight, as well as offering a magnificent panorama of Zakopane.

From Strążyska Valley, you can reach Sarnia Skała after a 4 km hike, which should take about 2 hours. The trail from White Valley is slightly longer at 5.5 km. The optimal trip leads through White Valley first, with the return from Sarnia Skała through Strążyska Valley. This trip is about 9.5 km long and, including stops to admire the wonderful Tatra nature, will take around 5 hours.

The Road Under the Regle

The Szarotka Guesthouse is 1800 meters, a 24-minute walk, from the ski jump. The most beautiful natural ski jump in the world is called Wielka Krokiew. It is named after Stanisław Marusarz and is located in Zakopane, near Biała Owca. This facility was brilliantly integrated into the terrain created by the ridge of Krokiew Mountain by the well-known pre-war architect Karol Stryjeński. Wielka Krokiew has witnessed our greatest successes in ski jumping, including the phenomenal flights of Bronisław Czech and Stanisław Marusarz, and in recent years, Adam Małysz, Kamil Stoch, and Dawid Kubacki. It was also at the base of Wielka Krokiew that the largest historical meeting between Pope John Paul II and the highlanders took place in June 1997.

Strążyska Valley and Siklawica Waterfall

The entrance to Strążyska Valley is 1900 meters from the Szarotka Guesthouse, a walk of just under 25 minutes. Strążyska Valley is the most easily accessible and one of the most beautiful Tatra foothill valleys. It cuts a deep wedge between the steep slopes of Turnia Kiernia and Sarnia Skała. A walk through Strążyska Valley provides many impressions while the route is very gentle. Along the way, it's worth noting the vertical rocks protruding from the forest, known as Strążyska Chimneys. At the meadow at the end of the valley, you'll find a comfortable resting place and a small buffet-teahouse in a historic highlander hut. Look up to admire the majestic northern wall of Giewont above us. From here, you can hike to Sarnia Skała, Giewont, or towards Siklawica, one of the most beautiful Tatra waterfalls, just 15 minutes away.