People Love This Fabulous Log Home In Poland

Charming Log Home in Zakopane

There is so much to love about this Zakopane, Poland log home situated within 4.6 km of Railway Station Zakopane and 5.2 km of Zakopane Aqua Park in Zakopane, Bajkowy Urok offers accommodation with a seating area. This log chalet provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The chalet features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi available throughout the vacation property. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the log chalet complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. During the colder months, guests of the chalet can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this vacation property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby. Tatra National Park is 7.3 km from the log chalet, while Gubalowka Mountain is 8.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Poprad-Tatry Airport, 69 km from Bajkowy Urok.

Overview of Tatra National Park

Tatra National Park is located in the Tatra Mountains in the southern middle part of Poland. The national park encompasses an area of 81.71 miles. The Tatra Mountains create a shared border between Poland and Slovakia. Slovakia invests in protecting the mountain area with the sister national park under the same name (Tatra National Park Slovakia). The High Tatras and the Western Tatras make up this part of the mountainous region of Poland. The Tatras are characterized by sharp-jagged peaks and stunning rock formations. Rysy is the highest summit in Poland reaching a height of 8,199 feet. Wielka Sniezna is the longest of over 600 caves found within the national park boundaries. It stretches a distance of 11 miles with a maximum depth of 2,671 feet. Wielka Siklawa is the tallest waterfall with a height of 230 feet.

Wildlife in Tatra National Park

Morskie Oko is the largest lake based on the surface area encompassing an area of 349,000 square miles. Wielki Staw is close in surface area, but it is a hundred feet deeper topping out at a depth of 260 feet. Tatra National Park is home to endangered and endemic wildlife species. Some of the park's popular species include the brown bear, gray wolf, Eurasian lynx, and European otter. The Tatra chamois and marmot are two of the highly protected species of the park.

Hiking Trails in Tatra National Park

There are over 170 miles of hiking trails for visitors to explore the national park and the abundance of alpine wilderness offered to travelers. Hikes vary in length ranging from a short hour-long to all-day treks and even multi-day outings. The trails vary in difficulty and some are paved making them accessible to all. Because of the terrain, the majority are rated moderate to difficult. Kuznice, Murowaniec, Ksiezowka Trail. This is a moderate-rated trail that covers a distance of 9.3 miles. It is a loop trail that provides a scenic view of and along a lake. It does have an elevation gain of 3,681 feet however it is over lesser inclines.