Hiking in Southern Poland
Since hiking is a kind of a national sport in Poland and the locals are very passionate about it, no matter the age. Thus, the country offers plenty of hiking paths and tours, especially in the southern part of Poland. The landscapes are idyllic, the guesthouses are very welcoming, and it is easy to go on such a tour if you are local. Foreigners experienced many problems until recently, when they wanted to do some hiking in Southern Poland, but things changed now. There are various paths that could cover Pieniny Mountains, then Trzy Korony and then Kroscienko region. A very beautiful hiking tour can be done in the area around Zakopane. Another good hiking tour is along the Tatry National Park. Actually, all hiking roads in the Tatras mountains are great. Some good offers are available here http://www.tpn.pl/en/zwiedzaj/turystyka/news/89/Hiking A good tip to mention is that if you want to enjoy the mountain paths on your own even for a little, then start your trip early in the morning to avoid the tourist crowds.
Pieniny Mountains
Now… the High Tatras mountain is referred to as the smallest high mountain in the world. It is actually a granite island surrounded by valleys to the north and to the south. This mountain is very impressive and is actually the center of the alpine activity. Here is also placed the small spa resort Zakopane, which is very famous. The town offers a mixture of local folk traditions, some Viennese art and nice architecture… and of course, spa centers. The Tatras mountains have a wide variety of rock formations including limestone, granite, gneiss and dolomite, which on their side offer a huge variety of fauna and flora that is nice to be seen. Here live marmots and chamois, and also brown bears. The hillsides of the mountain are steep, while the valleys are attractive and picturesque.
If you want to see all of it, it is a good idea to try this program we have and enjoy the nature. May be it would be nice first to try your hiking skills at the Beskid Mountain and then, after you are acclimatized to go on the higher Tatra tour. Now, the Tatra Tour lasts for four days and on the first day tourists arrive at the town of Zakopane, where they check into a comfortable hotel, close to the main shopping street and promenade in the spa resort. Close to the hotel, there is a hiking trail to Dolina Bialego, which is among the most beautiful forest valleys in the region. One can make this short walk and enjoy the dolomite ricks, the old spruce and the small rapids, as well as the beech and fir trees. The second day will bring you to the West Tatra region and the walking will last from four to seven hours. The mountains here are lower and the terrain is easier to cover. The hiking starts at Dolina Koscieliska valley and covers the Red Peaks or Czerwone Wierchy, as well as a climb to the Malolacyniak peak and then down to the Strazyska valley. The next day will cover the High Tatras with walking time of eight hours, including Pieciu Stawow Polskich valley, the largest waterfall of the High Tatras Wielka Siklawa, the Swistowka valley basin and the Sypiglasowa pass, as well as the legendary and the largest of the High Tatra lakes lake, Morskie Oko.
A post written by Jula Nowak who writes about Warsaw apartments and apartments in Krakow.
