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TOP 5 Beskid Sądecki - the most beautiful scenic trails

Beskid Sądecki 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!

Poczekaj Glade - view of the Jaworzyna Krynicka range

1. Short and Easy Scenic Trail in Beskid Sądecki

The easiest scenic trail in Beskid Sądecki 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:

View from the summit of Jaworzyna Krynicka towards the southeast

...and at the end of the trail. Here is a vast scenic meadow near the PTTK shepherd's hut above Wierchomla:

View from the meadow below the PTTK shepherd's hut above Wierchomla towards Eliaszówka, Rogacz, and Radziejowa.

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 Zdrój with Views

The trail leading along the red and yellow paths between Rytr and Piwniczna Zdrój 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 Zdrój on the yellow trail:

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Yellow Trail from Piwniczna Zdrój to Niemcowa

Moreover, along the way, we will encounter additional attractions: ruins of a mountain school, the "Jackowa Pościel" memorial site, and plenty of chapels!

Chapel and viewpoint on the yellow trail Piwniczna Zdrój - Niemcowa.

3. To the Tower on Eliaszówka - Trail through Scenic Meadows

Eliaszówka (1024 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Lubowelskie Mountains, adjacent to Beskid Sądecki. On the trail leading to Eliaszówka from Piwniczna Zdrój, we will encounter meadows and clearings with views of both the Jaworzyna Krynicka range and the Radziejowa range:

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Eliaszówka - green, border trail from Piwniczna-Zdrój

At the end of our hike, thanks to the lookout tower, we can rise above the treetops:

4. From Piwniczna Zdrój to Hala Łabowska via Jarzębaki

Jarzębaki is one of the most beautifully situated mountain settlements in Beskid Sądecki. We will get to know it by hiking from Piwniczna Zdrój on the yellow trail to Hala Łabowska:

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From Piwniczna Zdrój through Hala Pisana to Hala Łabowska

Scenic views, this time to the north, also await us at the destination: on the vast meadow near the PTTK shelter on Hala Łabowska:

Hala Łabowska: shelter, view to the north, and partisan monument

5. Two Scenic Trails to Radziejowa

At the highest peak of Beskid Sądecki, Radziejowa (1266 m above sea level), awaits a lookout tower with the most beautiful panorama of the surroundings!

Observation tower on Radziejowa - view of the Tatras and Pieniny

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-Zdrój:

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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!