John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
Hala Miziowa (43 min) Scenic mountainside area with a traditionally styled hostel, hiking trails & wintertime ski runs. Little Beskids (41 min) Tranquil, scenic views are offered from this mountain peak, a popular destination for hiking. Żywiec Lake (20 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Hala Rysianka (1 hr 26) Mountain shelter for hikers & skiers, with dormitory bedrooms, showers, a cafe & camping space. Żar (41 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Zywiec Brewery Museum (18 min) 1856 brewery with guided tours, an interactive history & manufacturing museum & a beer cellar. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (37 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Lake Międzybrodzie (31 min) Lake and mountain Hala Lipowska (1 hr 18) Alpine tundra and mountain Romanka (48 min) Alpine tundra and mountain Silesian Beskids (1 hr 27) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. PTTK Mountain Shelter 'Rysianka' (1 hr 26) Alpine tundra and mountain Skrzyczne (1 hr 31) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Barania Góra (1 hr 35) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Pilsko (43 min) Mountain peak offering scenic hikes in summer along with winter skiing & snowboarding. |