John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
Romanka (52 min) Alpine tundra and mountain Pilsko (53 min) Mountain peak offering scenic hikes in summer along with winter skiing & snowboarding. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 17) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (31 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Hala Lipowska (57 min) Alpine tundra and mountain Przełęcz Salmopolska (40 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Skrzyczne (1 hr 22) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Zywiec Brewery Museum (10 min) 1856 brewery with guided tours, an interactive history & manufacturing museum & a beer cellar. Hala Rysianka (1 hr 5) Mountain shelter for hikers & skiers, with dormitory bedrooms, showers, a cafe & camping space. Barania Góra (1 hr 14) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Żywiec Lake (22 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szyndzielnia (47 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Żywiec Beskids (51 min) Scenic range with rich vegetation & wildlife, a variety of lodgings & popularity as a hiking site. Malinowska Skała (56 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Klimczok (45 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. |