The Most Beautiful and Interesting Rocks in the Silesian Beskids

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The picturesque rock formations in the Silesian Beskids are an interesting attraction on the mountain trail and sometimes the main goal of a hike. Some are crowded with tourists, while others remain unnoticed off the beaten path. Many offer excellent viewpoints, while others are hidden in the forest. Some even have legends about their creation. Do you know all the most beautiful and interesting rocks in the Silesian Beskids?

Red trail Kubalonka Pass - Sto偶ek Wielki. Rock formations between Kiczory and Kyrkawica.
Red trail Kubalonka Pass - Sto偶ek Wielki. Rock formations between Kiczory and Kyrkawica.

Most Popular: Malinowska Ska艂a

This is one of the most photogenic and also "trampled" places in the Silesian Beskids. It's no wonder: Malinowska Ska艂a is indeed located in a very scenic area, and there are several trails of varying difficulty to get here.

Malinowska Rock - facts, trivia and trails

Malinowska Rock - facts, trivia and trails

Malinowska Rock (1152 m above sea level) is one of the most famous places in the Silesian Beskids. This incredibly picturesque rock outcrop has been captured in thousands of photos. Why is it so popular? How can you get there? Here's everything you need to know about Malinowska Rock! ...

Malinowska Skala - climb to the top and rock outcrop
Malinowska Skala - climb to the top and rock outcrop

Nameless and Little Known: Rocks on Magurka Radziechowska

A group of rock formations can also be found right by the red trail on Magurka Radziechowska. Even though it's only about 6 km from the "besieged" Malinowska Ska艂a, you probably won't have to wait in line for a photo here.

How to reach the rocks on Magurka Radziechowska?

How to reach the rocks on Magurka Radziechowska?

The scenic rock formations on Magurka Radziechowska are one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the Silesian Beskids. Which trail should you take to reach the rocks on Magurka Radziechowska and what views await you here? ...

Red trail from W臋gierska G贸rka to Barania G贸ra. Rocks on Magurka Radziechowska
Red trail from W臋gierska G贸rka to Barania G贸ra. Rocks on Magurka Radziechowska

Mushroom Rocks on Kiczory

Not as picturesquely located as Malinowska Ska艂a and the formations on Magurka Radziechowska, but still offering attractive views are the so-called mushroom rocks between the peaks of Kyrkawica and Kiczory. They are about 1.5 km from the shelter on Sto偶ek, along the red trail from Sto偶ek Wielki - Kubalonka and the green trail Istebna - Sto偶ek Wielki.

From Kubalonka Pass to Sto偶ek Wielki

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From Kubalonka Pass to Sto偶ek Wielki

Profil wysoko艣ci
straighten 7.9km
timer 2h 57min
north_east 390m
south_east 195m
Red trail Kubalonka Pass - Sto偶ek Wielki. Rock formations between Kiczory and Kyrkawica.
Red trail Kubalonka Pass - Sto偶ek Wielki. Rock formations between Kiczory and Kyrkawica.

Scenic and Easily Accessible: Krzakoska Ska艂a

Krzakoska Ska艂a on Kobyla is located just above Wis艂a Dziechcinka. You can reach it via an easy walking trail or even an asphalt road. From its top, there is a beautiful view of the Wis艂a Valley.

Viewpoint in Wis艂a: Krzakoska Rock on Kobyla

Viewpoint in Wis艂a: Krzakoska Rock on Kobyla

Krzakoska Rock on Kobyla in Wis艂a is a beautiful and quite easily accessible viewpoint. Above the rock outcrop, there is a viewpoint with a 'lovers' bench'. The rock, about 15 meters high and 60 meters wide, is also one of the most popular climbing walls in the Silesian Beskids. ...

Krzakoska Ska艂a on Kobyla: view to the north and northeast
Krzakoska Ska艂a on Kobyla: view to the north and northeast

Hidden in the Forest and Shrouded in Legend: Dorkowa Ska艂a

Walking from the Kubalonka Pass or Szarcula along the red trail towards the Stec贸wka settlement and Barania G贸ra, just after entering the forest (about 10 minutes from the Szarcula parking lot), you will encounter Dorkowa Ska艂a. According to legend, this is where Dorota, the daughter of a local shepherd, was killed by Slovak bandits.

Dorkowa Ska艂a on the red trail Kubalonka/Szarcula - Barania G贸ra
Dorkowa Ska艂a on the red trail Kubalonka/Szarcula - Barania G贸ra
From Szarcula Pass to the shelter under Barania G贸ra - red trail

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From Szarcula Pass to the shelter under Barania G贸ra - red trail

Profil wysoko艣ci
straighten 8.4km
timer 3h 7min
north_east 410m
south_east 216m

Other Rocks in the Silesian Beskids

If you are interested in searching for rock formations in the Silesian Beskids, you can also head to the green trail from Istebna towards Barania G贸ra, where near the AKT Watra student hut you will find Filipionki rocks.

Numerous rock formations are also hidden in the Ku藕nie Reserve, along the green trail on Magurka Radziechowska near the peak of Muro艅ka.

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