8 Day itinerary in Poland, Europe
Bieszczady Mountains, with their highest peak Tarnica (1346 m) are the part of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains of Poland. This wonderful corner of Poland is considered to be a truly wild frontier once inhabited by Orthodox Lemkos who left unique examples of their wooden architecture and traditions.... Read More
Krakow
Bieszczady National Park
Wooden Lemkos’ churches
European bison reserve
Krakow
Bieszczady National Park
Wooden Lemkos’ churches
European bison reserve
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Arrival to Kraków
Arrival in Krakow You will have the day to explore the cultural riches of the old Polish capital. Having escaped destruction during World War II, the city has uniquely retained its charming medieval form. The central Market Square – the largest in Europe – is where several of the city’s architectural and cultural landmarks can be found, such as the Cloth Hall which today houses a gallery of Polish paintings and St Mary’s Church, world-famous for its altar carved by Veit Stoss. Walk up impressive Wawel Hill from which the Royal Residence and Cathedral overlook the River Vistula. Wawel Castle is an interesting example of Renaissance architecture, which houses one of the largest collections of tapestries in Europe.
Wetlina
Morning transfer to Wetlina in the Eastern Carpathians. Situated near the entrance to Bieszczady National Park and along the Wetlinka river, the village is surrounded by forested uplands. After leaving the luggage your driver will take you to the beginning of the trail in Smerek village to take a moderate hike towards Smerek peak (Approximately 4 hours hike) Overnight stay in Wetlina.
Meals: Breakfast
Okraglik and Jawornik peak
After short ride to Smerek village start a trail to Okraglik, Kruhalik Peak (1101m) located on the Poland and Slovakia border, Okraglik is one of the 315 peaks along the multi-day European long distance path E8. Further walk along Polish and Slovakian border to Rabia Skala (1199 m) and then descent to Wetlina through Jawornik Peak. (Approximately 7,5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Wetlina.
Meals: Breakfast
Carpathian Meadows
Today’s route follows a trail through two Carpathian Meadows typical, wonderful landscapes of the Bieszczady National Park. Polonina Wetlinska with a maximum elevation of 1253 m and with one the Poland's best known mountain shetlers Chatka Puchatka (The House at Pooh Corner), which history goes back to WWII. After descent to Brzegi Gorne follow the red trail to next meadow - Polonina Carynska also known as Berehowska with the highest point Kruhly Wierch (1297 m). (Approximately 8 hours hike) Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne
Meals: Breakfast
Kremenaros Peak
Today’s suggestion for a hike is the peak Krzemieniec, also known as Kremenaros (1221 m) located where borders of Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine meet. The trail with charming views to Carynska and Wetlinska Meadows and Tarnica peak goes through Mala and Wielka Rawka (Approximately 4 hours hike) Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne
Meals: Breakfast
Tarnica and Krzemien Peaks
This day’s stage reaches Tarnica (1346 m), the highest peak of Polish part of Bieszczady Mountain with cross on the top, Krzemien (1335 m) close to the Ukrainian border and Bukowe Berdo (1311 m) with characteristic rock formations. The trail leads to the village of Muczne. (Approximately 6,5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Muczne.
Meals: Breakfast
Day at leisure in Bieszczady Mountains
Day at leisure in Bieszczady Mountains You will have a chance to enjoy the scenery of Bieszczady Mountains. You can either spend a relaxing day in Muczne or take a moderate walk in the area of river San valley, where you will have a chance to see former Orthodox Lemkos villages with their characteristic wooden architecture or European bison reserve. (Approximately 5,5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Muczne.
Meals: Breakfast
Return home
Return home Morning transfer to Krakow airport or individual stay extension
Meals: Breakfast
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