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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Zakopane

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

powiat tatrzański

Zakopane

The Top 13 Gorges around Zakopane

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13

to choose from around Zakopane. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Zakopane.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Olczyska Valley

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The Olczyska Valley, formerly called Olczyk, is a montane valley in the Western Tatras, with its outlet in Jaszczurówka. This valley lies between Nosal and Mały and Wielki Kopieniec. The …

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Chochołowska Valley

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The Chochołowska Valley is the largest and longest valley in Poland’s Tatra Mountains, stretching 10 kilometers. Known for its scenic beauty, it features dense spruce forests, alpine meadows, and a …

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Kobylarzowy Żleb Chains Section

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It is a deep gorge with steep walls, cut in the limestone rocks in the past by the tongue of a glacier.

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Valley of the Little Meadow

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The glacially formed valley Dolina Małej Łąki ("Valley of the Small Meadow") is surrounded by mountains over 2000 m high, including the Czerwone Wierchy and the Giewont.
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Jaworzynka Valley

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A beautiful and picturesque valley in the Tatras, not far from Kuźnice. Many limestone outliers, and views of many peaks, such as Cyganka, Parzące Turnie or Gruba Turnia. A great walk!

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Roztoka Valley and Roztoka Stream

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This beautiful valley is a branch of the Białka Valley, carved out by a glacier. "Roztoka" is a word used in the Carpathians for a place where streams converge.

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Kondratowa Valley

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The trail leads from the Dolina (Valley) Kondratowa mountain hut through a dense coniferous forest.

The 1.6 km long section has an elevation gain of 160 meters and is easy to walk.

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Valley of Dry Water

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The valley formed by glaciers in the Ice Age is traversed by the Seealmer Trockenbach and marks the border between the High Tetra and the Western Tatras. Some of the water flows underground.

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Białego Valley and Waterfall

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A short montane valley that is especially beautiful in spring. Beautiful rocks, Biały Potok and even a waterfall. Part of it is accessible even for parents with children, including strollers, in the lower part.

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Kraków Gorge

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The Kraków Gorge is a mysterious, magical Tatra alley. If you are walking along the Kościeliska Valley, it is worth deviating from the trail a bit and you will find …

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Rocky Passages in Tatra National Park

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A charming trail along a stream between beautiful rock passages :)

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The Top 13 Gorges around Zakopane

Olczyska Valley

Chochołowska Valley

Kobylarzowy Żleb Chains Section

Valley of the Little Meadow

Jaworzynka Valley

Roztoka Valley and Roztoka Stream

Kondratowa Valley

Valley of Dry Water

Białego Valley and Waterfall

Kraków Gorge

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