Beskid (Beskid Śląski)

Beskid Śląski is a mountain range in southern Poland, part of the Western Carpathians, with Szczyrk as one of its best-known gateways. It includes peaks such as Skrzyczne and Barania Góra, and the area combines hiking trails, ski slopes, and wooded valleys. For visitors, it offers a good mix of mountain walking, scenic viewpoints, and time outdoors.

Na miejscu można liczyć przede wszystkim na:

• hiking routes leading to well-known peaks such as Skrzyczne and Barania Góra, with options for both shorter outings and longer mountain walks;
• ski areas that make the range a year-round destination, especially for winter sports and active trips;
• forested valleys, mountain villages, and views over Silesia, plus the area linked with the sources of the Vistula River.

For a visit here, it is worth bringing comfortable shoes and checking the weather, especially if you plan to hike or head higher into the mountains. This is a good choice for travelers looking for a short trip, active sightseeing, or a calm break close to nature.