Gipfel in den Pieninen

Pieniny Peaks and Rocks

The Pieniny Mountains, spanning the border of Poland and Slovakia, are defined by dramatic limestone cliffs and the winding Dunajec River Gorge. This collection highlights the range's most significant elevations, from the iconic jagged peaks of Trzy Korony and the relic pines of Sokolica to Wysoka, the range's highest point at 1,050 meters. Explore the distinct landscapes of the Central Pieniny and the rolling pastures of the Little Pieniny, including geological landmarks like the Homole Gorge rock formations.

Pieniny Peaks and Rocks — Karte

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Sedem mníchov

A group of limestone rock towers on the southwestern slopes of Golica, rising directly above the Dunajec River Gorge.

JerzyOpioła / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Trzy Korony

Trzy Korony is the summit of the Three Crowns Massif, an independent portion of a range called Pieniny Mountains in the south of Poland.

Arkadiusz Patelak / CC-BY-SA

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Three Crowns

Trzy Korony is the summit of the Three Crowns Massif, an independent portion of a range called Pieniny Mountains in the south of Poland.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Šľachovky / Wysoki Wierch

A 898-meter peak on the Polish-Slovak border offering 360-degree panoramic views of the Tatra and Pieniny ranges.

Happa111 / CC BY 3.0

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Palenica

A 722-meter peak in the Little Pieniny, accessible by chairlift from Szczawnica and featuring a summer toboggan run.

Krzysztof Blachnicki / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Sokolica

A 747-meter peak famous for its ancient relic pine tree and a sheer 300-meter drop toward the Dunajec River.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY 2.5

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Czajakowa Skała

A prominent limestone rock formation located in the upper section of the Homole Gorge in the Little Pieniny.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Jemeriskowa Skałka

Limestone rock formation situated in the Little Pieniny range above the Homole Gorge.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Hukowa Skała

A rock tower on the southern slope of Długi Gronik that marks the final section of the Dunajec River Gorge.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Rabsztyn / Rabštín

A 847-meter limestone peak in the Little Pieniny, characterized by its rocky summit and surrounding alpine pastures.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Macelowa Góra

An 800-meter peak in the Central Pieniny featuring steep southern limestone walls overlooking the Dunajec.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY 2.5

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Facimiech

A 668-meter peak that forms one of the most dramatic and sharpest bends in the Dunajec River Gorge.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY 3.0

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Cyrlowa Skała

An 816-meter peak in the Central Pieniny range, located within the protected area of the Pieniny National Park.

Jerzy Opioła / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Durbaszka

A 934-meter peak in the Little Pieniny featuring a mountain hut on its northern slope and views of the Tatras.

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Wysoka / Vysoké Skalky

The highest peak of the Pieniny Mountains, standing at 1,050 meters on the border of Poland and Slovakia.