Wyzwania zrównoważonego rozwoju terenów górskich na przykładzie wybranych problemów Tatr Polskich i Zakopanego

The phenomenon of the Tatra Mountains is the intensity of the common connection of the unique mountain nature with the cultural heritage of the Podtatrze region. An important issue for the future of the Tatra region is the protection of heritage in a double, it means cultural and environmental dimensions. The text shows the context of sustainable development for this purpose, analyzing selected challenges, including progressive urbanization, “overtourism,” or the effectiveness of heritage protection activities. The article also discusses the possibilities of including the issue of sustainable development in mountain studies, including its philosophical background. In the next step, an analysis of the challenges of sustainable development of the Tatra region appears.