Beautiful Scenic Trails in the Beskids

Beskidy is not just forests! It's also scenic meadows and open ridges, offering breathtaking panoramas of the entire mountain range!

Scenic trails in the Beskids
Scenic trails in the Beskids

Which trail in the Beskids should you choose to enjoy beautiful views?

In the photo above, you can see a part of the panorama of Babia G贸ra. Yes, no one can beat the Queen... But the more accessible peaks of the 呕ywiec, Silesian, Small, Wyspowy, S膮decki, and Niski Beskids, as well as the Bieszczady, Gorce, and Pieniny Mountains (also part of the Beskids!), also have something to offer to lovers of open spaces and beautiful views!

Scenic Route in the Silesian Beskids

In the Silesian Beskids, we recommend a scenic walk along the ridge between Szkrzyczne and Malinowska Ska艂a. You can start from Lipowa near 呕ywiec, from Szczyrk, or take the cable car:

Skrzyczne - Malinowska Skala

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Skrzyczne - Malinowska Skala

max 1251 m min 1106 m
straighten 4.4km
timer 1h 19min
north_east 91m
south_east 184m
Ridge path from Malinowska Ska艂a to Skrzyczne
Ridge path from Malinowska Ska艂a to Skrzyczne

呕ywiec Beskid - trails with views

The 呕ywiec Beskid is known for its scenic trails. Let's leave the well-trodden paths to Babia G贸ra and the neighboring Pilsko, and take a walk to Wielka Racz臋 instead:

Wielka Racza - Yellow Trail from Rycerka

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Wielka Racza - Yellow Trail from Rycerka

max 1221 m min 740 m
straighten 4.2km
timer 2h 18min
north_east 503m
south_east 23m
Wielka Racz臋 - view from the summit
Wielka Racz臋 - view from the summit

You can find more scenic trails in the 呕ywiec Beskid in this article:

TOP 5 呕ywiec Beskid - the most beautiful scenic trails

TOP 5 呕ywiec Beskid - the most beautiful scenic trails

Beskid 呕ywiecki is a mountain range on the border of Silesian and Lesser Poland Voivodeships, known for its scenic meadows and expansive panoramas. Which trails should you choose for hiking in the 呕ywiec Beskid? ...

Beautiful views in the Small Beskid

In the Small Beskid, our favorite scenic meadow is definitely the summit of Leskowiec. You can reach it through various trails. The most "uncovered" one is the yellow trail from Targosz贸w: along the way, you'll have a beautiful view of the Queen of the Beskids!

Leskowiec - all trails and attractions

Leskowiec - all trails and attractions

Leskowiec is one of the most popular peaks in the Beskid Ma艂y Mountains. On the summit (992 meters above sea level), beautiful views await us, and just below: a friendly PTTK shelter. ...

Babia G贸ra from Leskowiec
Babia G贸ra from Leskowiec

You can find more scenic trails in the Small Beskid in this article:

TOP 5 Beskid Ma艂y: Most Beautiful Scenic Trails

TOP 5 Beskid Ma艂y: Most Beautiful Scenic Trails

Beskid Ma艂y is an easily accessible mountain range on the border of Silesian and Lesser Poland Voivodeships, where you will find many trails for interesting and scenic family mountain excursions. ...

Makowski/艢redni Beskid - routes with views

The majority of the Makowski Beskid is covered with forests, but there are also scenic meadows to be found. Have you seen the panorama from the Babica ridge?

Beskid Makowski: Babica and Raciborski Yews

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Beskid Makowski: Babica and Raciborski Yews

max 723 m min 418 m
straighten 12.4km
timer 4h 20min
north_east 497m
south_east 497m
Babica ridge - view of Babia G贸ra with a snowy cap
Babica ridge - view of Babia G贸ra with a snowy cap

You can find more scenic trails in the Makowski Beskid in this article:

TOP 5 Beskid Makowski: the most beautiful trails with views

TOP 5 Beskid Makowski: the most beautiful trails with views

Beskid Makowski (also known as 艢redni or My艣lenicki) is a region full of easy and scenic mountain trails, perfect for family hikes. ...

Scenic Route in the Wyspowy Beskid

In the Wyspowy Beskid, nothing can beat the view from Polana Stumorgowa under Mogielica. However, we have another suggestion for you, not far from Mogielica: how about Jasie艅 and Polana Skalne?

Jasie艅, Kutrzyc臋, and Skalna Glade - yellow trail

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Jasie艅, Kutrzyc臋, and Skalna Glade - yellow trail

max 1063 m min 742 m
straighten 5.7km
timer 2h 33min
north_east 452m
south_east 146m
Jasie艅 - view of Polana Skalne, Kutrzyca, and Mogielica (summit with a tower, on the right)
Jasie艅 - view of Polana Skalne, Kutrzyca, and Mogielica (summit with a tower, on the right)

Scenic Trail in the S膮decki Beskid

On the border of the S膮decki Beskid and Pieniny Mountains, you can embark on a panoramic trail to Radziejowa, the highest peak of the S膮decki Beskid, crowned with a viewing tower.

Radziejowa from Jaworek - red trail

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Radziejowa from Jaworek - red trail

max 1255 m min 602 m
straighten 8.8km
timer 4h 5min
north_east 754m
south_east 101m

...and if you have the time and energy, you can return to Jaworki through Obidza and Bia艂a Woda. More scenic meadows await you there!

Observation tower on Radziejowa - view of the Tatras and Pieniny
Observation tower on Radziejowa - view of the Tatras and Pieniny

Scenic Trail in the Niski Beskid

What can you see from the forested gentle hills of the Niski Beskid? Apparently, even the Tatra Mountains! You will find the most open space at the summit of Wysokie near Krempna:

To Wysokie from Krempna

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To Wysokie from Krempna

max 647 m min 366 m
straighten 12.6km
timer 3h 56min
north_east 314m
south_east 314m
Wysokie - summit
Wysokie - summit

You can find more scenic trails in the Niski Beskid in this article:

Beskid Niski - The Most Beautiful Scenic Trails

Beskid Niski - The Most Beautiful Scenic Trails

The trails in Beskid Niski are not too demanding, perfect for families with children and beginner hikers. ...

Beautiful Views in the Gorce Mountains

Without a doubt, the panorama of the Tatra Mountains from Turbacz! If you hike here via the green trail from Nowy Targ, you will have views of the Tatra Mountains, as well as the Pieniny Mountains and Lake Czorsztyn, almost throughout the entire hike!

Green Trail from Nowy Targ to Turbacz

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Green Trail from Nowy Targ to Turbacz

max 1283 m min 651 m
straighten 7.6km
timer 3h 32min
north_east 656m
south_east 28m
Green trail to Turbacz - view of Pieniny Mountains and Czorsztyn Lake
Green trail to Turbacz - view of Pieniny Mountains and Czorsztyn Lake

A Beautiful Scenic Trail in the Bieszczady Mountains?

Any of them! The Wetli艅ska and Cary艅ska Poloniny, Ma艂a and Wielka Rawka, the Queen Tarnica, or perhaps the wild Bukowe Berdo?

Bukowe Berdo - trail from Muczne

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Bukowe Berdo - trail from Muczne

max 1297 m min 720 m
straighten 5.6km
timer 2h 56min
north_east 617m
south_east 40m
View from the summit of Bukowe Berdo: Kopa Bukowska, Halicz, and Krzemie艅 (possibly Pikuj in the far background)
View from the summit of Bukowe Berdo: Kopa Bukowska, Halicz, and Krzemie艅 (possibly Pikuj in the far background)

...and even more scenic trails in the Beskids?

Of course, this is just our subjective selection! Find your favorite trail in the Beskids in our sections dedicated to each mountain range!

Polana Stumorgowa under Mogielica - views
Polana Stumorgowa under Mogielica - views

Remember, you can also describe your favorite trails!

We are happy to publish your descriptions on our website. Write to us at: konkurs.trasadlabobasa@gmail.com

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Last Updated: 2023-04-28
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