Siwarowe Siodło is a shallow, forested saddle tucked between two summits of the Krokiew massif. It's a quiet escape for hikers seeking peaceful woodland trails away from the crowds of the Western Tatras' better-known peaks.

The saddle lies within dense forest, giving it a calm, sheltered atmosphere in every season. In spring and summer the woods are cool and green, autumn brings golden foliage, and winter transforms the area into a snowy, tranquil scene. The name comes from the Podhale dialect word sýwar, referring to sour grasses and sedges that grow in the wet terrain nearby - plants still found in the surrounding gullies.

How to reach the viewpoint

• From the Białego Valley side - via a branch of the Siwarowy Żleb gully, a moderate route
• From the Bystra Valley side - via Szeroki Żleb, passing near the Albertine monastery on Śpiąca Góra

The saddle connects two valleys - Białego and Bystra - so it's worth planning a route that lets you experience both sides of the Krokiew massif. This is a spot for those who value quiet forest trails over wide panoramic views.