Hiking from Krakow: Babia Góra, the Queen of Beskids
Join unique hiking opportunity, led by UIMLA certified mountain leader, to the 2nd highest mountain massive in Poland! Admire stunning views from the majestic peak of Babia Góra to the surrounding mountain ranges.
Explore natural Carpathian forest and nature protected by Baba Góra National Park, having the status of Biosphere Reserve and included in the UNESCO “Man and Biosphere” program.
Additionally available thrilling possibility of observing sunrise or sunset in the mountains (requires making part of the hike at night with headlamps).
Customize the trip, adjusting it to your experience and fitness level.
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Hiking from Krakow: Babia Góra, the Queen of Beskids
Pickup included
What's included in Hiking from Krakow: Babia Góra, the Queen of Beskids
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We will depart from Krakow and travel to the hike starting point (approx 1h 30 minutes) in Babia Góra National Park. Then we will hike to Babia Góra peak, reaching the altitude of 1725 m asl. As Babia Góra is an isolated mountain massif (the 2nd highest in Poland!), it offers magnificent views to the surrounding mountain ranges. The Hiking route length and difficulty to the Babia Góra peak will be chosen based on experience and physical fitness of the group. At minimum, it will require approx 700 m of the elevation gain. The hike duration is between 6 and 8 hours. After descending the peak, we will make a short stay at Markowe-Szczawiny mountain shelter for meal. Finally, we will depart back to Krakow. Note, that you will need hiking equipment for this trip, i.e. good hiking boots, backpack, warm and rain protective clothes, food, water, headlamp, trekking poles, etc. The list of recommended equipment will be privided in advance.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Guiding fee
- Admission fee to the national park
- Food and drink
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
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We can pick up the travellers either from their hotel or any other agreed place (e.g. Kiss&Ride parking lot).
