To Mroźna Cave from Kościeliska Valley
Nearby: Zakopane| Distance | 1.5km |
|---|---|
| Time | 57min |
| Ascents | 232m |
| Descents | 208m |
warning Difficulties for parents with a toddler in a baby carrier
directions_car Access by car
directions_bus Can be reached by bus
warning No dogs allowed
The Black Trail from Kościeliska Valley to Mroźna Cave is a one-way route. The hardest part is going through the cave itself. Note: After its renovation, the electric lighting was removed - you need to bring your own flashlights!
From Kościeliska Valley to Mroźna Cave
To reach Mroźna Cave, first, we need to walk about 2 km through Kościeliska Valley (about 30-40 minutes). At the valley entrance, there are paid parking lots and a bus stop (e.g., from Zakopane). Before entering the valley, you must buy a ticket to Tatra National Park. Remember, dogs are not allowed here.
A new feature at the entrance to Kościeliska Valley is the new TPN educational center: Tatra Earth Planet Archive - if you have time, it's worth visiting to learn how the Tatra Mountains were formed (and are still forming!).
Tatra Earth Planet Archive in Kościelisko
The Tatra Earth Planet Archive is the newest educational center of the Tatra National Park, located in a modern underground building in Kościelisko Kiry, right at the entrance to the Kościeliska Valley. Here, you can see how the Tatra Mountains were formed and what processes continue to shape their unique landscape. ...
The Black Trail to Mroźna Cave
After about 30-40 minutes of walking through the wide valley, our side, one-way trail to the cave begins. Right after crossing the bridge, we will start climbing uphill.
Before reaching the cave entrance, we need to overcome a height difference of about 120 meters - there are many "steps" ahead: stone and forest steps.
Passing through Mroźna Cave
We will also overcome a significant height difference (over 110 meters) inside the cave, where we will squeeze through narrow corridors, sometimes going down, sometimes climbing up. Read more about passing through the cave here:
Mroźna Cave in the Tatra Mountains
Mroźna Cave above Kościeliska Valley is the most popular cave open to tourists in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Note: currently, you need to bring your own flashlights to visit the cave! ...
Descent from Mroźna Cave to Kościeliska Valley
After exiting the cave, there is a small viewing terrace waiting for us... and a whole lot of steps down: we descend more than 200 meters down! It can be quite slippery after rain, but the views are beautiful! Returning to the valley will take about 20-30 minutes.
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