Strążyska Valley

Strążyska Valley, one of montane valleys of Tatra, as being easily accessible from Zakopane, is a frequent walk destination of tourist of any age. We can get to its outlet with our own transport (many parkings lots, with bus spots) or use the public transport. Strążyska Valley is a perfect place for a short, winter walk or ski ride.

On the valley entrance we must approach a booth where we can buy Tatra National Park entry tickets. Right behind the booth are TPN info boards. The trail leads through flat terrain at first. After around 5 minutes we pass forester's lodge on Młyniska clearing. Venturing further, we reach Jelinka boulder region, from where it's not too far from Strążyska Clearing. In front of us draws a pleasant, quite easy approach and our eyes meet the enormous, 600 meters northern wall of Giewont. Our trail turns right here, and through Grzybowiec Pass it runs further into Giewont region. After a while, being greeted by a stone called Sphinx, we enter the northern edge of Strążyska Clearing. Our red trail turns right and, through Grzowiec Pass, goes into Giewont region. In winter season (from december 1 ^st to may 15^th) its section from Grzybowiec Pass to Wyżnia Kondracka Pass is closed. We however won't stay much longer on valley's bottom, and after black signatures we direct ourselves to the bufet and wooden benches where we can rest. If we wan't to extend our walk, we can go a little further, where a short yellow trail starts, leading towards requently visited waterfall of Siklawica.
We go back with the same way.