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Sowa, Tatra National Park

#25 among attractions in Tatra National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Sowa

Facts and practical information

Sowa - a crag in the Koscieliska Valley in the Western Tatras. It is located on the western side of the valley, almost opposite the path from the cave Mroźna, below the massif of Stoł. Its steep white walls rise above the forest right next to the Koscieliska Creek to a height of about 1050 m. It is also perfectly visible from the Polana Pisana clearing located 600 m to the south. It is built of limestone and has a distinctive shape, which associated with the creators of the name with an owl. Above the Owl, 200 m from it, rises the much higher Kazalnica.

In the Owl and its immediate surroundings there are several caves, the largest of which is the Cold Gap I. In addition to it, there are also, among others: Shelter before Owl I, Shelter before Owl II, Shelter before Owl III, Owl Den I, Owl Den II, Owl Den III, Cold Gap II, Cold Gap III.

Coordinates: 49°14'51"N, 19°51'53"E
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Day trips

Sowa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kościeliska Valley, Kapliczka Zbójnicka, Adamica, City Hall.

  • koscieliska valley tatra national park0.4 miN
  • kapliczka zbojnicka tatra national park0.8 miN
  • adamica tatra national park0.9 miNE
  • city hall tatra national park0.7 miS
  • uplazianski wierszyk tatra national park0.9 miNE
  • zadnia kopka tatra national park0.9 miN
  • suchy wierch tatra national park0.5 miW
  • piec tatra national park1 miE
  • diabliniec tatra national park1.1 miNW
  • uplazianska kopa tatra national park1.2 miSE
  • saturn tatra national park0.7 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sowa?

Nearby attractions include Kościeliska Valley, Tatra National Park (12 min walk), Suchy Wierch, Tatra National Park (12 min walk), Saturn, Tatra National Park (18 min walk), City Hall, Tatra National Park (19 min walk).

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