Maków Beskids

The Maków Beskids are a mountain range in southern Poland with moderately high peaks covered by dense forests of conifers and deciduous trees. The range extends across a wide area, offering varied forest landscapes that change with elevation.

During the Middle Ages, these mountains formed natural borders between different territories and provided strategic routes for merchants traveling between Poland and neighboring regions. This role as a border area shaped settlement patterns and development across surrounding lands for centuries.

Mountain communities here maintain traditional wooden architecture and crafts passed down through generations, shaping how the landscape looks today. Visitors can see these building styles throughout the region, reflecting how local people have lived with these mountains for centuries.

A network of marked hiking trails connects various peaks throughout the range, with multiple entry points accessible from nearby towns. The trails are well-marked, making it straightforward for visitors to navigate and plan their walks.

These mountains harbor populations of European brown bears and wolves, making this range one of the few places in Poland where these large predators still roam freely. For nature enthusiasts, the region offers distinctive opportunities to learn about wildlife that has largely disappeared from elsewhere in the country.

Location: Maków Podhalański

Elevation above the sea: 494 m

Reference: 513.48

GPS coordinates: 49.74748,19.63725

Latest update: December 23, 2025 10:29