John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 45
Giewont (39 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Popradské pleso (55 min) Surrounded by woods & mountains, this picturesque lake also features trails, a lodge & restaurant. Gerlachovský štít (1 hr 22) The tallest High Tatras mountain range peak rising 8,709 feet over a glacial valley. Skalnaté Pleso (51 min) Mountain tarn at 5,745 ft. served by cable car, with food & gift outlets & a scientific observatory. Dolina Gąsienicowa (31 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Tatra National Park, Poland (33 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Nosal (32 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Belianska Cave (18 min) Sizable stalactite cave with lakes, waterfalls & seasonal music shows (only guided tours available). Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (13 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Belianske Tatras (11 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Gubałówka (47 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Niedzica Castle (35 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. High Tatras (1 hr 22) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Zelené pleso (1 hr 10) Vast nature reserve with a scenic, moderate hike to its lake & traditional mountain chalet. Lomnický štít (1 hr 10) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. |