Das Beste in Szczawnica

Gmina Szczawnica Essentials

Gmina Szczawnica serves as a gateway to the Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki mountains. This collection features the dramatic limestone walls of Wąwóz Homole and the panoramic viewpoints of Wysoki Wierch and Palenica. Cultural landmarks include 18th-century former Lemko churches in Jaworki and Szlachtowa, reflecting the region’s complex ethnic history. Visitors can explore the 19th-century Park Dolny, visit the Zaskalnik waterfall, or utilize the mountain huts at Przehyba and Orlica for extended hiking expeditions.

Gmina Szczawnica Essentials — Karte

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Wąwóz Homole

A deep limestone gorge in the Little Pieniny mountains featuring unique rock formations and the Kamionka stream.

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Kolej krzesełkowa Palenica

Year-round lift connecting the center of Szczawnica with the summit of Palenica, providing access to hiking trails and ski slopes.

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Palenica

A 722-meter peak offering views of the Tatra Mountains and the Pieniny range, equipped with a ski station and recreational facilities.

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Park Dolny

A 19th-century spa park at the foot of Bryjarka mountain, featuring a pond, historic gazebos, and walking paths.

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Šľachovky / Wysoki Wierch

An 898-meter peak on the Polish-Slovak border known for unobstructed 360-degree views of the Tatras and Pieniny mountains.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela

A former Lemko Greek Catholic church from 1798, housing an original late-Baroque iconostasis and traditional woodwork.

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Schronisko PTTK na Przehybie

High-altitude mountain hut at 1,175 meters in the Radziejowa Range, serving as a junction for several major Beskid Sądecki trails.

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Wodospad Zaskalnik

A 5-meter-high natural waterfall on the Sopotnicki stream, located in the lower reaches of the Beskid Sądecki.

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Kościół pw. Matki Boskiej Pośredniczki Łask

A former Greek Catholic church built between 1895 and 1920, showcasing a blend of Lemko architectural traditions and Western influences.

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Kościół pw. Świętego Wojciecha Biskupa Męczennika

A Neo-Gothic brick church constructed in the late 19th century, featuring historic altars and religious art.

Jerzy Opioła / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Bryjarka

A 679-meter peak above Szczawnica, marked by a large metal cross and offering views over the spa district.

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Zjeżdżalnia grawitacyjna

A 700-meter-long summer toboggan track located near the summit of Palenica, featuring several banked turns.

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Schronisko PTTK Orlica

Mountain hut located on the banks of the Dunajec River, positioned near the start of the Pieniny Way and the rafting terminal.