Świstówka Waksmundzka
| Świstówka Waksmundzka | ||
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 View from the top of Wierchporoniec |
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| location | Lesser Poland Voivodeship , Poland | |
| Mountains | High Tatras , Tatras , Carpathians | |
| Geographical location | 49 ° 14 '26 " N , 20 ° 3' 15" E | |
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| height | 1800 to 1750 m npm | |
| length | 1 km | |
| climate | High mountain climate | |
The hanging valley Waksmunder Murmeltiertal ( Polish : Świstówka Waksmundzka , also Zbójnicka Dolinka ), formed by glaciers in the Ice Age , is located west of the Waksmunder valley , which is in turn a side valley of the Bialka valley , in the Polish High Tatras in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship . It lies below between the peaks of the Great ( Wielka ) and the Little Breitkogel ( Mala Koszysta ).
geography
The valley is almost a kilometer long and surrounded by mountains over 2100 meters high, in particular the Walachenköpfe ( Wołoszyn ) massif .
etymology
The name is derived from the numerous marmots (Polish: świstak) that occur here. The alternative name Zbójnicka Dolinka can be translated as robber valley.
Flora and fauna
The valley lies above the tree line. The valley is a refuge for chamois and marmots.
climate
There is a high mountain climate in the valley.
tourism
As a strict nature reserve, the valley is closed to tourism.
literature
- Zofia Radwańska-Paryska, Witold Henryk Paryski: Wielka encyklopedia tatrzańska . Poronin, Wyd. Górskie, 2004, ISBN 83-7104-009-1 .
- Tatry Wysokie słowackie i polskie. Mapa turystyczna 1: 25.000, Warszawa, 2005/06, Polkart, ISBN 83-87873-26-8 .
