John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 40
Silesian Beskids (1 hr 21) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Barania Góra (1 hr 9) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Beskid (10 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Klimczok (18 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Malinowska Skała (30 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Beskid Sport Arena (18 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Skrzyczne (1 hr 25) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Równica (55 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Żywiec Lake (27 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (6 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Szyndzielnia (25 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Przełęcz Salmopolska (14 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Czantoria Wielka (54 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Kozia Góra (22 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Błatnia (1 hr 20) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. |