Dunajec gorge

The raft trip on the Dunajec River is an amazing opportunity to see wild and unspoiled nature.
It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Poland. It is also the best way to visit the Pieniny
National Park.
The rafting tradition began in the first half of the 19th century.
The Dunajec River has made a beautiful and romantic gorge in the limestone rocks of the
Pieniny Mountains, known as the Dunajec Gorge.
The trip is on a wooden raft in a deep canyon with a lot of curves. The river winds its way
amongst steep rocks, so the views are breathtaking.
The rafting season starts in April and ends in November. The trip begins at the raft wharf in
Sromowce Katy. It lasts 2 or 3 hours, depending on the water level. One raft can take
maximum 12 adults (and 2 raftsmen). For more info please visit http://www.flisacy.com.pl/page,27


Skiing
The skiing resort called CZORSZTYN Ski is situated in Kluszkowce, close to the beautiful
Czorsztyn Lake.
Czorsztyn Ski runs all year round and the conditions for skiing are excellent. There are 6
artificially snow covered ski runs, each of a different difficulty level. All tracks are prepared
with artificial snow and are illuminated, therefore are safe to ski at night.
These routes are professionally prepared with the help of snow cannons and two rat racks.
Distance from Kroscienko n/D: 9 km

Ski lifts in Szczawnica
Szczawnica has 6 ski lifts, a cable-railway, a sled track and an obstacle course with a ramp.
Most of the lifts offer the possibility to learn how to ski with a instructor. Some slopes have
artificial-snow installations and lighting and are prepared by snowtrucks. You can rent ski and
snowboard equipment. The ski-lanes have been prepared for the use by skiers and
snowboarders of different skill level.
Distance from Kroscienko n/D: 5 km
Cable Railway "PALENICA"

One of the unquestionable attractions of Szczawnica is a chair-lift for four people "Palenica",
situated in the centre of the town, near the bus station (PKS).
After three minutes' ride you can find yourself on the top of Palenica (722 m. above sea level).
In summer it makes a great base for hiking and bicycle trips, from where there are picturesque
views on Pieniny with Three Crowns, Sokolica and the Slovak Tatra Mountains.
Distance from Kroscienko n/D: 5 km
Kayaking on the Dunajec River


Kayaking on the Dunajec River does not require many abilities and gives you great
satisfaction. The inflatable double kayaks make it easy to row, even for the beginners. Every
group has an instructor, who gives assistance and helps when needed.


Mountain tracks
The Pieniny Mountains are a distinct mountain range 35 kilometres long and 6 kilometres
wide. They lie between the Outer Carpathians which are made up of soft sedimentary rock
(so-called flysch), and Inner Carpathians comprised of hard crystal and limestone rocks.
Three Crowns massif is the most varied and spectacularly scenic part of the Pieniny
Mountains. Numerous craggy steep slopes and scree scarps provide habitat for unique and
remarkable wildlife species.
The track to the Sokolica Mountain starts just beside Willa Maria.