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8 Day itinerary in Poland, Europe

Bieszczady , Eastern Carpathians - walking

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

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kraków

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Krakow

2

Bieszczady National Park

3

Wooden Lemkos’ churches

4

European bison reserve

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place 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.

Day 2

place 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

Day 3

place 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

Day 4

place 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

Day 5

place 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

Day 6

place 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 7

place 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

Day 8

place Return home

Return home Morning transfer to Krakow airport or individual stay extension

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Private car/bus transport according to itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Maps
  • GPX files and route files for mobile GPS apps
  • Luggage transfers between the hotels
  • Introductory meeting with JAN-POL representative at the beginning of the trip
  • GPX files and route files for mobile GPS apps
  • 24h emergency phone in English
  • Detailed travel notes

Not Included expand_less

  • Insurance
  • Flights
  • Airport transfers

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