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View from the peak of Babia Góra
One of trails leading to the top of Babia Góra
View from the ascent to Babia Góra peak
View from the peak of Babia Góra
One of streams in the Babia Góra National Park

Hiking from Krakow: Babia Góra, the Queen of Beskids

By GreenHike Krakow
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Overview

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” programme.

Additionally available thrilling possibility of observing sunrise or sunset in the mountains (requires making part of the hike at night with headlamps).

Customise the trip, adjusting it to your experience and fitness level.

Activity location

  • Babiogorski National Park
    • Zawoja 1403
    • 34-223, Zawoja, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Babiogorski National Park
    • Zawoja 1403
    • 34-223, Zawoja, Poland

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuiding fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to the National Park (approx 2 USD/per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEquipment rental (if needed: trekking poles, mini-crampons)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBabiogorski National Park
    • Zawoja 1403
    • 34-223, Zawoja, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBabiogorski National Park
    • Zawoja 1403
    • 34-223, Zawoja, Poland

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