Mountains, trails, and what more could you want?

It's worth starting with the lesser-known red trail leading from Niedzica to Dursztyn. Its route runs along the most prominent peaks in this region. These are places brimming with intriguing history and beautiful views. Traveling along this route allows you to conquer Żar (879 m above sea level), where you should definitely visit the observation tower located there. In Dursztyn, you'll face the choice of continuing the hike along the red trail or taking a detour onto the green trail. Regardless of the decision, in both cases, you'll come across gems that are worth seeing. If you choose the green trail, walking along the meadows, you can admire the characteristic limestone rocks. Continuing along the red trail, you'll reach the summit of Grandeus (796 m above sea level), whose picturesque views of the Tatra Mountains have taken many tourists' breath away.

Inhabitants, monuments, and attractions

The Spiš Pieniny are considered part of the Polish Spiš region, which, due to the interaction of Polish, Slovak, and Hungarian cultures, is unique on a national scale. This is reflected in the specific folk costumes and the way villages and individual farms are built. Differences can also be observed in the architecture of the brick churches, located in, among others, Niedzica, Frydman, and Łapsze. However, this is not the attraction that draws an incredible number of visitors there every year. This honor goes to the Niedzica Castle, which, with its location that seems straight out of a movie, its centuries-old history, and its unique permanent exhibitions, will interest everyone, regardless of age. You should also not forget about the Czorsztyn Lake, on which this castle is located. In addition to a fairly wide range of water sports, guided cruises are available, where, surrounded by fairytale landscapes, you can learn about local history and legends.

Worse than the rest of the Pieniny, better than the Beskidy

The lack of recognition of the Spiš Pieniny compared to other regions of the Pieniny has been mentioned many times. However, few people may realize that some of the areas called the "Green Rocks" constitute an enclave of the Pieniny National Park. The strict protection of these areas was motivated by the desire to preserve rare plant species and the only refuge for the hazel grouse in the Pieniny. When considering the natural wealth of the Spiš Pieniny in her work, Krystyna Grodzińska stated that it is poorer compared to the rest of this range, but more diverse than in the Beskidy. Some alpine species that migrated from the Tatras along the course of the Białka River may be particularly interesting.