The treasures of the Kościeliska Valley
Tourist routes
Types of trails: Hiking
Length of trail: 11 - 16 km
Length of trail: 11 - 16 km
Kościelisko
Tourist region: Tatry i Podhale
Kościeliska Valley, considered to be the most beautiful valley of the Western Tatras, is graced with impressive rock gates and the magnificent ranges of Czerwone Wierchy and Kominiarski Wierch that tower over it. Local calcareous rocks feature numerous caves, some of which are open to visitors. A trip through the valley is actually a long walk in beautiful scenery. You can add some variety by taking a side trail to the Mroźna Cave or the Kraków Ravine. A short path near the refuge on Ornak will take you to the Smerczyński Pond located in the middle of spruce forests, while other side trails lead to the Mylna and Raptawicka caves (which you can enter if you have a torch).
Route details
Kiry – Dolina Kościeliska – Kiry