Kasprowa Średnia Cave is one of the more intriguing caves of the Western Tatras, tucked away in the Stare Szałasiska valley. Its entrance, perched on a small rock ledge 15 meters above the scree, leads to 150 meters of passages and a shaft over 33 meters deep - a real underground adventure for those seeking something beyond the usual hiking trails.

The interior surprises with its variety - right past the entrance, massive rock blocks fill the first chamber, followed by a narrow passage leading to another small hall. From there, a low corridor above the shaft opens the way to the impressive Sala Zawaliskowa (Collapse Hall), measuring 14 by 6 meters and reaching up to 8 meters in height. Inside the cave you'll find stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and unusual mushroom-shaped formations, while the Collapse Hall still holds bones of large animals, most likely bears. The underground atmosphere stays constant year-round - cool, silent and damp, regardless of the season above.

• Stare Szałasiska valley - approach from the Kuźnice area, terrain requiring good orientation and experience on rocky ground, demanding route
• The cave entrance is located at Zawracik Kasprowy, at an elevation of 1407 m above sea level

• Exploring the cave requires caving equipment, including a ladder or rope to descend the 33.5-meter shaft
• The cave is frequently used for training courses in cave mountaineering (taternictwo jaskiniowe)
• Caving experience or a guided expedition with a speleologist is recommended

It was here in 1923 that brothers Tadeusz and Stefan Zwoliński used a rope ladder for the first time in the history of Tatra cave exploration to descend to the bottom of the shaft - a milestone moment in Polish speleology.