John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 38
Barania Góra (1 hr 10) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Żywiec Lake (24 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. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 18) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Klimczok (20 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Błatnia (1 hr 18) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Beskid (13 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Kozia Góra (19 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Malinowska Skała (31 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Wisła - Cieńków (25 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Beskid Sport Arena (5 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Żar (41 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Skrzyczne (1 hr 23) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Szyndzielnia (27 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Przełęcz Salmopolska (15 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. |