Mountain
Kasprowy Wierch
Zakopane, Poland
A Tatra summit on the Polish-Slovak border, reached by cable car from Zakopane.
Mountain · Poland · Lesser Poland
Giewont
The rocky peak that looms over Zakopane, topped with a large iron cross and known as the Sleeping Knight.
about 6 h
For storytellers
Why Giewont matters
From Zakopane you see a mountain whose silhouette looks like a sleeping knight lying on his back. At the summit is a big iron cross, and climbing it is a rite of passage for many Poles. The route is exposed in places, with chains on the final part, so it needs good shoes and good weather. Check the forecast and turn back if clouds roll in.
Talking points
- The ridge looks like a sleeping knight from town.
- The summit has a large iron cross that has been there for over a century.
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