Sucha Stawiańska Valley

Sucha Stawiańska Valley is an elongated, grassy and sandy small valley in the Western Tatras, a branch of Zielona Gąsienicowa Valley. It lies on a level of 1700-1850 m above sea level, and its highest point is Kocioł Kasprowy.

Location and relief

It is surrounded on three sides by Uhrocie Kasprowe, the slopes of Kasprowy Wierch, Sucha Przełęcz and the north-eastern bulge of Beskid. Formerly it belonged to Hala Gąsienicowa and was grazed. Since grazing ended it has gradually been overgrown with mountain pine.

Trails

A yellow hiking trail leads from the Murowaniec mountain hut through Gąsienicowa Valley to Sucha Przełęcz. From Kasprowy Wierch to Kuźnice runs a blue ski trail, Nartostrada Gąsienicowa, and in winter skiers are served by the Gąsienicowa chairlift.

According to Władysław Cywiński, the name of the valley is known to almost no one, although it appears on many maps.

Practical information

• Location: Western Tatras, Zakopane municipality, within Tatra National Park.
• Check the current trails, closures and rules of entry on the park's website before setting out.