John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 43
Równica (58 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Błatnia (1 hr 47) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Przełęcz Salmopolska (17 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Czantoria Wielka (57 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Żywiec Lake (29 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 24) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Szyndzielnia (25 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (9 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Klimczok (18 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Barania Góra (1 hr 12) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Beskid Sport Arena (8 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Skrzyczne (1 hr 28) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Malinowska Skała (33 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Kozia Góra (24 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Beskid (10 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. |