Kamionna - Observation Tower Near Krakow

Kamionna, 802 meters above sea level, is a peak in the northern part of the Beskid Wyspowy mountains in Poland. It is famous for its new observation tower. From the tower's terrace, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the Tatra Mountains.

Observation Tower on Kamionna, 802 meters above sea level

The observation tower on Kamionna is 29 meters tall and became the tallest tower in the Beskid Wyspowy when it opened in November 2023. It is easy to access, making it great for trips to see the sunrise or sunset. The views are stunning!

• Free entry
• Nearest parking is 300 meters from the tower
• Chairlift available during the Laskowa Ski lift operation
• 29 meters tall, 121 steps - metal and wood structure
• Dogs are allowed
• Benches and tables are right under the tower, with a larger picnic meadow just below (west of the tower)

Views from the Tower on Kamionna

From the large, covered terrace of the observation tower on Kamionna, you can see nearby peaks of the Beskid Wyspowy, including Mogielica, Beskid Sądecki, Gorce, and the Tatra Mountains (from Łomnica to Świnica and Kasprowy Wierch).

How to Get to the Observation Tower on Kamionna?

Due to the construction of a new parking lot near the access road and the proximity of the upper station of the Laskowa Ski lift, the summit of Kamionna is very easy to reach. There are also several hiking trails of different lengths and difficulty levels to choose from.

Note: Change in Trail Routes on Kamionna!

If you are using maps published before 2024, note that the routes of the PTTK trails - blue and yellow - near the summit of Kamionna have changed: now both trails bypass the summit and the tower. Today, signs lead to the tower, the blue and yellow markings have been painted over, and only the St. James Trail (white shells on a blue background) and the Main Beskid Wyspowy Trail (GSBW) remain marked on trees.

Parking - Observation Tower on Kamionna by Car

Parking for those driving to the observation tower is about 300 meters (10 minutes) from the summit. There is a height difference of about 30 meters to overcome, but the road is rocky and quite steep, making it unsuitable for strollers. First, you walk on a forest path, which is fairly comfortable, but then - at the height of the upper ski lift station - you turn left, and the road becomes rocky and quite steep.

Kamionna in Winter: Chairlift to the Observation Tower

In the winter season, when reaching the parking lot might be difficult, you can use the Laskowa Ski chairlift (check if the station is operating on the day!). The upper lift station is also a viewpoint accessible to those who, for various reasons, do not climb the tower.

Shortest Trail to the Observation Tower on Kamionna from Rozdziele Widoma Pass

The blue trail from Rozdziele Pass (PKS Rozdziele Widoma stop and a small parking lot) to the summit of Kamionna is about 3.5 km and takes 1.5 hours one way. You need to overcome about 270 meters of elevation. At the height of the upper ski lift station, you must turn left from the blue trail and follow the signs of the St. James Trail (white shells on a blue background).

Choosing this route, it's good to know that it mostly follows an asphalt road through the settlements of Adamczyki, Dział, and Zadziele. An additional attraction is the possibility of stopping at the Bacówka restaurant in Zadziele.

To Kamionna from Żegocina

From the center of the village of Żegocina, the yellow trail leads to Kamionna, which currently bypasses the summit and the tower - you need to approach them via the St. James Trail, which branches off from the marked trail at the height of the upper ski lift station. Choosing this route, consider that leaving your car in the village center parking lot, the first 1.5 km (about 40 minutes) must be walked on asphalt (there are no more parking lots higher up).

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Kamionna from Żegocina - yellow trail

straighten 4.1km

timer 2h 7min

north_east 441m

south_east 5m

Through the Forest to Kamionna via Pasierbiecka Góra

A longer but very pleasant forest route leads to Kamionna from the village of the same name via the summit of Pasierbiecka Góra (764 meters above sea level) and the "Kamionna" Nature Reserve. Its advantage is that, unlike the trails from Rozdziele Pass and Żegocina, here you mainly walk through the forest. The route is of similar length and difficulty, but remember that the section of the ascent to Pasierbiecka Góra is quite steep.

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From Kamionna through Pasierbiecka Góra to the Kamionna observation tower

straighten 3.8km

timer 2h 3min

north_east 443m

south_east 55m

Other Trails to Kamionna

You can also reach Kamionna from the south:

• Yellow trail from the village of Pasierbiec, from the parking lot by the church: 4 km, 300 meters elevation difference, 1.5 hours one way
• Blue trail from Tymbark - about 8 km, 500 meters elevation difference, 3 hours one way.

From both trails, you need to turn onto a currently unmarked path, following the direction indicated by the sign.

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Author: Marfusza
Publish Date: 2025-06-18