John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 49
Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich (3 hr 31) Valley with popular hiking routes past lakes & waterfalls, offering spectacular mountain scenery. Nosal (22 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Lomnický štít (1 hr 20) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. Zelené pleso (1 hr 20) Vast nature reserve with a scenic, moderate hike to its lake & traditional mountain chalet. High Tatras (1 hr 33) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Giewont (35 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Belianske Tatras (21 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Tatra National Park, Poland (24 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Gubałówka (43 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Gerlachovský štít (1 hr 33) The tallest High Tatras mountain range peak rising 8,709 feet over a glacial valley. Dolina Gąsienicowa (21 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Morskie Oko (3 hr 20) Scenic views feature at this tree-ringed lake, the largest & fourth-deepest in the Tatra mountains. Popradské pleso (1 hr 5) Surrounded by woods & mountains, this picturesque lake also features trails, a lodge & restaurant. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (19 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Skalnaté Pleso (1 hr 2) Mountain tarn at 5,745 ft. served by cable car, with food & gift outlets & a scientific observatory. |