John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 47
Dolina Gąsienicowa (2 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Tatra National Park, Poland (4 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Nosal (2 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. High Tatras (1 hr 48) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Kościeliska Valley (20 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Kasprowy Wierch (2 hr 49) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Polana Szymoszkowa (13 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Gubałówka (26 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. The Great Krokiew (18 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Kriváň (2 hr 2) Iconic 2,495m-high peak in the High Tatra Mountains featuring marked hiking trails & sweeping views. Giewont (15 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Chochołowska Valley (30 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich (3 hr 51) Valley with popular hiking routes past lakes & waterfalls, offering spectacular mountain scenery. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (4 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Świnica (3 hr 21) Named for resembling a swine, this mountain with a marked path is popular for hiking & climbing. |