John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 45
Silesian Beskids (1 hr 18) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Malinowska Skała (55 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Żywiec Beskids (47 min) Scenic range with rich vegetation & wildlife, a variety of lodgings & popularity as a hiking site. Zywiec Brewery Museum (11 min) 1856 brewery with guided tours, an interactive history & manufacturing museum & a beer cellar. Pilsko (55 min) Mountain peak offering scenic hikes in summer along with winter skiing & snowboarding. Hala Rysianka (1 hr 1) Mountain shelter for hikers & skiers, with dormitory bedrooms, showers, a cafe & camping space. Żywiec Lake (21 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (31 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Wisła - Cieńków (49 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Złoty Groń (35 min) Alpine destination with skiing & snowboarding trails, plus restaurants, hotels & log cabins. Barania Góra (1 hr 10) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Przełęcz Salmopolska (39 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Szyndzielnia (46 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Klimczok (44 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Skrzyczne (1 hr 22) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. |