John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 56
Czantoria Wielka (1 hr 10) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Szyndzielnia (12 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Równica (1 hr 11) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (22 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Beskid (23 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Żywiec Lake (42 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Barania Góra (1 hr 25) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Klimczok (11 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Błatnia (1 hr 34) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Przełęcz Salmopolska (30 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Beskid Sport Arena (16 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Silesian Beskids (1 hr 37) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Kozia Góra (37 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Malinowska Skała (46 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Skrzyczne (1 hr 41) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. |