John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 51
Kriváň (2 hr) Iconic 2,495m-high peak in the High Tatra Mountains featuring marked hiking trails & sweeping views. Gubałówka (30 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (8 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Polana Szymoszkowa (17 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Świnica (3 hr 46) Named for resembling a swine, this mountain with a marked path is popular for hiking & climbing. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 14) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Dolina Gąsienicowa (4 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Chochołowska Valley (34 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. The Great Krokiew (9 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Giewont (19 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Tatra National Park, Poland (8 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Popradské pleso (1 hr 19) Surrounded by woods & mountains, this picturesque lake also features trails, a lodge & restaurant. Kościeliska Valley (24 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. High Tatras (1 hr 46) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Nosal (5 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. |