Strążyska Valley & Siklawica Falls
Dolina Strążyska
One of the valleys closest to Zakopane. It is about a one-hour walk to Siklawica Falls, where you can look up at the north face of Giewont.
The valley entrance is on the southern edge of Zakopane, about 10 minutes on foot or by taxi from the town center. A forest trail follows the stream. After about an hour, you reach Strążyska Meadow, where you can see the steep north face of Giewont. Continue for about 15 minutes to Siklawica Falls, which drop about 23 m.
The route is gentle, which makes it ideal for a half-day easy hike or a family outing. If you are fit, you can continue up from the meadow to the Sarnia Skała viewpoint. A national park ticket is required.
Opening hours
Open all day (national park trails)
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima at Krzeptówki
- Giewont
- Museum of Zakopane Style – Villa Koliba
- Villa Atma – Karol Szymanowski Museum
- Tatra Museum
- Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery & Old Church
- Krupówki Street
- Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump