Droga pod Reglami
(Alpine Path) is an interesting trail, running though the
eastern-western line, it connects outlets of few valleys, from
Kuźnica to Siwa Polana in Chochołowska Valley.
Its a good offer
for both pedestrians and skiers, who want to spend one of their
winter days in colorful surroundings. The main advantage of this
trail is its availability during every time of year and views on
southern edges of Spisko-Gubałowski Highlands, with easily
noticeable Gubałówka.
The journey can
be started from Przewodników Tatrzańskich Avenue, entering the
black trail after Księżówka, if we approach from John Paul II
Roundabout. For some time we will wander through Sports Center in
Zakopane (stadiums and jumping hills) to find ourselves in forest
under Wielka Krokiew. To do this we must follow along many souvenir
stalls on Bronisława Czecha street and go west. On the left side we
pass ski jumping hills complex. We cross the street and go along
"corridor" between fences. After a while we turn left and
arrive at the edge of the forest by path along chairlift. The trail
here is flat, even descending a little. Our path turns right. A steep
approach awaits us here. W this section it's best to pay attention,
because it gets slippery. From the left side we're accompanied by a
forest, right side opens views on Gubałówka. We pass info board
telling us that our trail is a former Iron Path, connecting
Kościeliska Valley with mining facility in Kuźnice.
After a while we
go by Spadowiec Valley exit. After around 20 minutes, we venture into
Ku Dziurze Valley exit (free entrance). There is hut on the right
side, closed during winter time. Behind it, opposite to valley
entrance, the house of famous outlaw Mateja is located. Currently
it's a private property, not available for visit. We can finish our
walk here, and go downwards, towards Zakopane center.
Droga pod
Reglami runs further west. After 10-15 minutes we arrive at Strążyska
Valley outlet. Those, who don't want to continue, can easily go to
Zakopane center, leaving Droga pod Reglami and following Strążyska
street on the right, facing north.
The black trail
goes further, quite uphill at first. Relatively broad path goes along
the edge of the forst. Arriving on another valley's exit – Za
Bramką – takes around 30 minutes from here. Entering this colorful
place is free of charge. We've got over a dozen minutes of march from
here, we pass the barrier and we head down by steep path. This way we
reach Mała Łąka Valley outlet. We can continue even further by not
turning to the valley on the left, but following the right side. We
pass the wooden house and, beside ticket booth, we come out on
parking lot. From there, clinging to left side, we go towards the
street that connects Zakopane with Kościelisko. Right before
reaching it, we turn left and again enter our trail of interest. In
30 minutes we show up in Staników Żleb exit. Droga pod Reglami goes
straight. After around 10 minutes we find ourselves near famous
Kościelisko Valley exit.
Droga pod Reglami
is not a difficult track. It's also not very complicated. The path is
comfortable, mostly going by forest and glade edges, so it's perfect
for winter walks.