John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 55
Sokolica (1 hr 18) Tree-covered peak, a destination for hikers seeking panoramic mountain & Dunajec River views. Gorce National Park (1 hr) National park established in 1981, with trails & forests, including the Carpathian Beech Forest. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (45 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Lubań (46 min) This forested mountain features hiking trails & a wooden observation tower with sweeping views. Beskids (54 min) Series of mountain ranges topping out at 5,659 ft., featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Niedzica Castle (40 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Lake Czorsztynskie (39 min) Man-made mountain reservoir, popular for boating, with a nearby village & historic castles. Gorc (38 min) Alpine tundra and mountain Mogielica (1 hr 6) Highest peak of the Island Beskids, a mountain range known for ski resorts & hiking trails. Trzy Korony (59 min) Summit of a mountain massif featuring hiking trails & an observation deck for park & gorge views. Czorsztyn Castle (46 min) 15th-century castle remains featuring a small exhibition & scenic views of the river valley. Turbacz (1 hr 20) The Gorce Mountains’ highest peak, with a quaint hostel & forested hiking trail to the summit. Ośrodek Narciarski Czorsztyn SKI (39 min) Compact resort with ski runs in winter, plus a bike park, hiking trails & a gravity slide in summer. Pieniński Park Narodowy (36 min) National park & mountain range with a river, hiking trails, castle ruins & several tourist centers. Pieniny (37 min) Prominent border mountain chain with hiking, river rafting, a historic castle & panoramic views. |