John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 2 hr 3
Rycerzowa (50 min) Gentle walking trails along the Slovak-Polish border, through meadows with mountain vistas. Hala Rysianka (53 min) Mountain shelter for hikers & skiers, with dormitory bedrooms, showers, a cafe & camping space. Żywiec Beskids (38 min) Scenic range with rich vegetation & wildlife, a variety of lodgings & popularity as a hiking site. Skrzyczne (1 hr 40) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Barania Góra (1 hr 3) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (49 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Wisła - Cieńków (45 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (45 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Przełęcz Kubalonka (27 min) Snowparadise Veľká Rača (30 min) Downhill & cross-country skiing, plus illuminated night-time runs, at a busy winter sport complex. Wielka Racza (35 min) 1,236-m. mountain offering forested trails, rocky ridges & a summit platform with sweeping views. Zagroń Istebna (23 min) Ochodzita (12 min) Mountain and skiing Silesian Beskids (1 hr 36) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Złoty Groń (22 min) Alpine destination with skiing & snowboarding trails, plus restaurants, hotels & log cabins. |