Gronków: Hotels and Accommodation

The present-day village of Gronków emerged in the mid-16th century. A survey from 1564 records its refounding by Wierzbięta Stary beside the Leśnica stream. This documented origin is a specific point of reference for travelers with an interest in cultural history. For practical planning, you can book a hotel in Gronków and compare the accommodation available in the area.

Geographical Location

Gronków extends across the valley of the Leśnica stream in the eastern part of the Nowy Targ Basin and lies on the border with the Spisko-Gubałowskie Foothills. The village buildings are situated at elevations of 580 to 650 meters above sea level. For travelers who wish to assess the character of the landscape using specific data, this elevation range provides a clear point of reference.

Gronkow is located in the immediate vicinity of Gronków. In the wider area around Gronków are Łysa Góra, Kierbag, and Cupryna.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Gronków are Niedzica (Dunajec) - Zamek, Niedzica - Zamek XIIIw., Červený Kláštor, and Votrubova Chata.

Village Landscape

Gronków is a village extending lengthwise from north to south, with a chain-like settlement pattern in the valley. Traditional land ownership consists of narrow strips of land locally known as “roles.”

The two rock formations Cisowa Skała and Grzebieniowa Skała are located in the meadows belonging to Gronków. They are classified among the rock formations of the Nowy Targ Skalice.

History

Local historical tradition places the former settlement of Stare Cło near a medieval trade route from Kraków via Nowy Targ and the Spiš region toward Hungary. The route ran through what is now Dolny Gronków, along the road known as Furmaniec.

Other places: Łapsze Niżne, Mizerna, Piekielnik, Grywałd, Trybsz, Waksmund, Ochotnica Górna, and Bad Rabka.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nowotarski.