Beskid S膮decki is a long forested ridge of the Radziejowa and Jaworzyna Krynicka ranges, rising above the picturesque bends of the Poprad River. Here, you will find kilometers of hiking trails, lookout towers, and vast meadows with beautiful panoramas. Which routes offer the most stunning views? We have 5 (or even 6) suggestions for you!
1. Short and Easy Scenic Trail in Beskid S膮decki
The easiest scenic trail in Beskid S膮decki is a walk along the ridge between two mountain shelters: Jaworzyna Krynicka and a shepherd's hut above Wierchomla.
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From Jaworzyna Krynicka to the Hut above Wierchomla
We can enjoy the views both at the beginning, near the road from the upper station of the cable car to the PTTK shelter below Jaworzyna Krynicka:
...and at the end of the trail. Here is a vast scenic meadow near the PTTK shepherd's hut above Wierchomla:
Ps. Of course, we don't have to take the cable car to Jaworzyna Krynicka. We can hike up there on the green trail. It will be more interesting, but also longer and more challenging...
3. From Rytr to Piwniczna Zdr贸j with Views
The trail leading along the red and yellow paths between Rytr and Piwniczna Zdr贸j is a hike through several smaller and larger scenic meadows.
First, we ascend to Niemcowa on the red trail:
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From Rytra to Niemcowa through Kordowiec
...and then descend from Niemcowa to Piwniczna Zdr贸j on the yellow trail:
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Yellow Trail from Piwniczna Zdr贸j to Niemcowa
Moreover, along the way, we will encounter additional attractions: ruins of a mountain school, the "Jackowa Po艣ciel" memorial site, and plenty of chapels!
3. To the Tower on Eliasz贸wka - Trail through Scenic Meadows
Eliasz贸wka (1024 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Lubowelskie Mountains, adjacent to Beskid S膮decki. On the trail leading to Eliasz贸wka from Piwniczna Zdr贸j, we will encounter meadows and clearings with views of both the Jaworzyna Krynicka range and the Radziejowa range:
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Eliasz贸wka - green, border trail from Piwniczna-Zdr贸j
At the end of our hike, thanks to the lookout tower, we can rise above the treetops:
4. From Piwniczna Zdr贸j to Hala 艁abowska via Jarz臋baki
Jarz臋baki is one of the most beautifully situated mountain settlements in Beskid S膮decki. We will get to know it by hiking from Piwniczna Zdr贸j on the yellow trail to Hala 艁abowska:
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From Piwniczna Zdr贸j through Hala Pisana to Hala 艁abowska
Scenic views, this time to the north, also await us at the destination: on the vast meadow near the PTTK shelter on Hala 艁abowska:
5. Two Scenic Trails to Radziejowa
At the highest peak of Beskid S膮decki, Radziejowa (1266 m above sea level), awaits a lookout tower with the most beautiful panorama of the surroundings!
But who said we can't enjoy the views on the way to the tower as well?
The Litawcowa Glade awaits us on the easiest trail to Radziejowa from Obidza, a hamlet of Piwniczna-Zdr贸j:
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From Obidza to Radziejowa Peak
We will pass even more scenic meadows if we choose the trail to Radziejowa from Jaworki. It is a longer and more challenging route, but truly worth it!
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Radziejowa from Jaworek - red trail
Scenic Trails in Beskid S膮decki - Map
Here are all the described trails, along with the location of places and photos on the map:
Publish Date: 2023-08-06