John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 35
Szyndzielnia (24 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Kozia Góra (9 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Przełęcz Salmopolska (29 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Beskid Sport Arena (20 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Skrzyczne (1 hr 27) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Klimczok (34 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Dębowiec (24 min) Szczyrk Mountain Resort (21 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle (21 min) Castle museum housing a modern art & jewelry gallery, archaeology exhibits & historic books. Barania Góra (1 hr 25) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Żar (43 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Żywiec Lake (25 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Beskid (27 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Błatnia (1 hr 14) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 23) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. |