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Pieniny Właściwe

Low but steep!

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Pieniny Środkowe, as Pieniny Właściwe are also often called, is one of the Pieniny mountain ranges. They stretch from Niedzica and Czorsztyn to Krościenko and Leśnica. Their highest and one of the most popular peaks is Trzy Korony (Three Crowns), but the land is also famous for the much-visited, already almost iconic pine tree growing on Sokolica. The area of Pieniny Właściwe is certainly the most frequently visited part of the whole Pieniny mountain range, as they can see the ruins of castles in Czorsztyn and Pieniny, Lake Czorsztyńskie itself and numerous peaks from which there is a majestic view, for example the Dunajec Gorge.

  • Brother Cyprian ...

    There is a legend in the mountains, and it is still circulating, about Brother Cyprian, who came from the Red Monastery in the 18th century. According to this legend, he probably took off from the Three Crowns on a flying machine and reached as far as the Tatra Mountains.

  • Three Crowns?

    The name Three Crowns was called Korona in all the documents found. The origin of the current name is not known, as it has no reasonable justification either in tradition or in the shape of the five peaks.

  • Pieniny PN

    It was established in 1932.

  • Szczawnica

    It is a popular spa destination, even Henryk SIenkiewicz himself used to come there!

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Pieniny Właściwe

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Topography and relief

The Pieniny proper is divided into the Czorsztyńskie Pieniny, the Three Crowns MA and the Pieninki. Altogether, in the mountain range there are several dozen peaks and over a hundred crags, with an average height of 300-450 metres above the valley bottoms. The mountains are built mainly of limestone belonging to sedimentary rocks. The slopes of the peaks are very asymmetrical: they are gentle on the north, but steep on the south and contain many smaller rocks (like the Pieniny Castle). Visitors are also impressed by the very steep and high rock cliffs on the Dunajec side, which can be observed during rafting.

Tourism

I don't think it will surprise anyone if I point out that in terms of the number of tourists Central Pieniny ranks second after the Tatra Mountains in Poland. Attractive for tourists are: the landscape of the mountains (numerous peaks), the rich history of the area (including Pieniny Castle), additionally preserved and protected by the activities of the Pieniny National Park and health resorts in Szczawnica. It is also worth noting the well-organised accommodation and excursion facilities when it comes to mountain tours. The Dunajec rafting trip with the rafters, which I have already mentioned twice, cannot be omitted - it is an attraction on a European scale!

What about the peaks

Everyone probably knows the most popular peaks of the Pieniny: the Three Crowns and the Sokolica, but perhaps it is worth saying something about the others? One of them is Zamkowa Góra, located right next to the Pieniny Castle. There is an extraordinary story connected with it, as it used to be called "St Kinga's Mountain" due to the fact that the princess hid in the castle during the Tartar invasion. To her memory, there is a grotto dedicated to her on the slopes of the mountain. Another peak belonging to the Three Crowns Massif is Lysina, which unfortunately is not open to tourists for sightseeing. A great natural attraction are some of the last stands of Sabine juniper in Poland found on the steep south-eastern limestone face.

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Pieniński Park Narodowy

The oldest national park in Poland!

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Nowa Góra

Pieniny Właściwe | 902 m | no trail

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Sokolica

Pieniny Właściwe | 747m | easy

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Rezerwat i Wąwóz Homole

The Hidden Treasure of Pieniny Malé

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Schronisko Trzy Korony

Shelter | Pieniny PN

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Kras

Pieniny proper | 450 m | 30 min

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Przełom Dunajca

Meanders of the Dunajec river | 8 km

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Park Górny

Leisure | Szczawnica Zdrój

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Czerwony Klasztor

Monastery | Pieniny proper

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Grupa Golicy

Pieniny Proper | 828 m | 3h

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