John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 47
Beskid (19 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Kozia Góra (28 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Żywiec Lake (33 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Czantoria Wielka (58 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Barania Góra (1 hr 14) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (10 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Malinowska Skała (34 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Szyndzielnia (33 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Beskid Sport Arena (11 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Przełęcz Salmopolska (18 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Skrzyczne (1 hr 32) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Wisła - Cieńków (28 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 28) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Klimczok (27 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Błatnia (1 hr 27) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. |