John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 45
Skrzyczne (1 hr 29) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Kozia Góra (26 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Barania Góra (1 hr 14) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 25) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Beskid (15 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Błatnia (1 hr 24) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Beskid Sport Arena (7 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Malinowska Skała (35 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Szyndzielnia (20 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Klimczok (13 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Równica (59 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (11 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Przełęcz Salmopolska (19 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Żywiec Lake (31 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Żar (47 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. |