Gorce

Dreaming of a family trip to the Gorce Mountains?

Of course, to take a walk in the mountains, conquer peaks, and admire the nature of the Gorczański National Park!

1. Tatra panoramas

The name of the range, Gorce, supposedly comes from these clearings, which were formed by burning the land (gorzeć means to burn). In the Gorce Mountains, you will find beautiful scenic mountain clearings - perfect for resting during your hike or having a longer family picnic.

3. Crocus meadows

4. Mountain shelters in the Gorce Mountains

Poręba Wielka is home to the headquarters of the Gorczański National Park and the GPN educational center with a nature exhibition. Other attractions in Poręba Wielka include "Orkanówka," a biographical museum of Władysław Orkan (yellow trail from the hamlet of Koninki), the Koninki ski resort (slopes, ski runs, and a year-round chairlift), and an astronomical observatory on Suchorze.

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Blue trail to Gorc

straighten 4.9km

timer 2h 40min

north_east 580m

south_east 38m

The most beautiful hiking trails in the Gorce Mountains

The Gorce Mountains also offer easy family trails that even independent 2-3-year-olds can handle. Here are our selected easiest trails in the Gorce Mountains.

Yes! We also have a suggestion for a mountain walk with a stroller, specifically in the Kamienica Gorczańska Valley in the Gorce Mountains.

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Jaworzyna, Gorc Troszacki and Kudłoń - Yellow Trail

straighten 5.7km

timer 2h 57min

north_east 616m

south_east 89m

Gorce: Fun facts

Although bison visited the Gorczański National Park in the book, dogs are not allowed. Unfortunately, you have to choose trails outside the park boundaries if you're accompanied by a four-legged friend.

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Hiking to Stare Wierchy - yellow trail from Poręba Górna

straighten 4.0km

timer 1h 58min

north_east 392m

south_east 51m

​It is not only the largest and most popular base in Turbacz. You can also find atmospheric PTTK shelters in Maciejowa and Stare Wierchy. It's a perfect place to relax and eat a delicious dinner: after a mountain hike, ordinary tea, dumplings or buns take on a unique taste! ...or maybe it's even worth booking accommodation?

We offer you a route: a loop of trails where you will visit two shelters:

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Loop from Poręba: Stare Wierchy and Maciejowa

straighten 12.9km

timer 4h 43min

north_east 603m

south_east 603m

Those who aim high will definitely go to Turbacz! We have described the trails to the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains:

Turbacz - all trails, shelter, attractions

Turbacz (1310 meters above sea level) is the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains, famous for its stunning views of the Tatra Mountains. ...

Gorce: the easiest trails for children

The Gorce Mountains also offer easy family routes that even 2-3-year-olds can cope with! Here are our selection of the easiest routes in the Gorce Mountains:

Gorce: easy trails and routes for children

Are you looking for a route for a family trip to the mountains? Perhaps this will be your child's first mountain hike? It's worth choosing a s ...