The wooden owl statue near Štrbské Pleso is one of those small forest surprises that make a waddle around the lake even more memorable. Carved from wood and quietly watching over the trail, the owl fits perfectly into the High Tatras landscape, surrounded by spruce forests and mountain air. Owls are often seen as symbols of wisdom and guardians of nature, which feels especially fitting in this protected alpine environment. A fun fact: several owl species live in the High Tatras, including the Eurasian pygmy owl, the smallest owl in Europe, proving that even tiny creatures thrive in these dramatic mountains.

On their adventure, luciakontsek and loborosh took a penguin stone along for the ride and decided this wise forest guardian was the perfect place to leave it behind. The penguin stone was carefully hidden here, ready for the next curious hiker to discover it during their stroll around the lake.

Last known location – 49.1239443, 20.0633288

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To see the location of the other penguin stones below.