John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 44
Świnica (3 hr 36) Named for resembling a swine, this mountain with a marked path is popular for hiking & climbing. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 4) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. The Great Krokiew (6 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Nosal (5 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (31 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Gubałówka (26 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. High Tatras (1 hr 51) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Tatra National Park, Poland (5 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (5 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Kościeliska Valley (20 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Polana Szymoszkowa (13 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Kriváň (2 hr 5) Iconic 2,495m-high peak in the High Tatra Mountains featuring marked hiking trails & sweeping views. Dolina Gąsienicowa (5 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. 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. |