John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 47
Kościeliska Valley (26 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Giewont (21 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (29 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Tatra National Park, Poland (10 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. High Tatras (1 hr 45) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Chochołowska Valley (36 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Świnica (3 hr 29) Named for resembling a swine, this mountain with a marked path is popular for hiking & climbing. Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich (3 hr 58) Valley with popular hiking routes past lakes & waterfalls, offering spectacular mountain scenery. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (10 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Gubałówka (32 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Dolina Gąsienicowa (6 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Polana Szymoszkowa (19 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Nosal (7 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 9) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. The Great Krokiew (11 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. |