John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 41
Kozia Góra (23 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Malinowska Skała (28 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 22) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Szyndzielnia (28 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Skrzyczne (1 hr 26) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Klimczok (21 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Przełęcz Salmopolska (12 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Błatnia (1 hr 21) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Barania Góra (1 hr 7) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Czantoria Wielka (51 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (3 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Beskid Sport Arena (6 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Żywiec Lake (28 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Beskid (13 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Wisła - Cieńków (22 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. |