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Caves and Underground Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse subterranean and geological landscape of the Western Tatra Mountains near Zakopane. It features accessible show caves like Jaskinia Dziura, known for its stalactites, alongside deep glacial cirques and the prominent dolomite pillars of Kominy Strążyskie. Visitors can explore a range of karst features, including massive couloirs like Żleb Kirkora and numerous caves tucked within the Strążyska, Kasprowa, and Bystra valleys, offering insight into the region's complex limestone and dolomite formations.

Caves and Underground Wonders — 地图

Maciej Stęczyński / Public domain

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Jaskinia Dziura

A show cave in the Dolina ku Dziurze featuring stalactites and unique rock formations within the Western Tatra massif.

Opioła Jerzy / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Kominy Strążyskie

Five distinct, sharp-pointed dolomite rock formations located in the Strążyska Valley.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Kościelcowy Kocioł

A glacial cirque and hanging valley formed during the ice age, situated south of the Dolina Czarna Gąsienicowa.

Paweł Opioła / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Jaskinia Kalacka

A cave located in the Bystra Valley within the Western Tatra Mountains.

Opioła Jerzy / CC BY 2.5

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Żleb Kirkora

A large couloir on the northern face of the Giewont massif, descending from the Giewoncka Przełęcz mountain pass.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Jaskinia Kasprowa Wyżnia

A cave situated in the Stare Szałasiska valley of the Western Tatras.

Margoz / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Skała Jelinka

A rock formation on the western slopes of the Strążyska Valley.

Margoz / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Jaskinia Goryczkowa

A cave located in the Goryczkowa Valley near the Myślenickie Turnie rock formations.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY 3.0

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Jaskinia Kasprowa Niżnia

Situated at an altitude of 1,228 meters, this cave lies at the foot of Zawracik Kasprowy in the Kasprowa Valley.

Rafał Kozubek / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Jaskinia Juhaska

A small cave and rock shelter in the Strążyska Valley, previously known as Grota Juhaska.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY 3.0

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Jaskinia Kasprowa Średnia

A cave located in the Stare Szałasiska valley within the Western Tatra range.

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Awen w Ratuszu

A vertical cave or pit (awen) located in the Mała Łąka Valley.

Walery Eljasz Radzikowski / Public domain

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Jaskinia Magurska

A cave situated on the western slopes of the Jaworzynka Valley.

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Dziura nad Doliną Strążyską

A cave located above the Strążyska Valley.

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Skała Jelinka

A rock formation located in the vicinity of the Strążyska Valley.

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Dziura za Głazami

A cave located in the Western Tatra Mountains.

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Szczelina w Żlebie Kirkora

A cave fissure located within the Kirkor Couloir on the Giewont massif.

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Kominek Giewontowy

A cave formation located near the Giewont mountain massif.

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Jaskinia Śpiących Rycerzy

A cave located in the Giewont massif, named in reference to the local legend of the Sleeping Knights.

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Kozi Korytarz

A cave corridor located in the Western Tatra Mountains.