Magura Wątkowska, Mountain peak in Beskid Niski, Poland
Magura Wątkowska is a mountain peak in the Beskid Niski range reaching 846 meters, nearly covered in thick forest from bottom to top. Multiple marked trails approach the summit from different directions, giving hikers various route options.
The region experienced heavy combat during World War I and preserves several cemeteries designed by German architect Hans Mayr. These monuments document the area's wartime losses and military history.
The village of Bartne at the mountain's base keeps Lemko traditions alive through its Museum of Orthodox Church Art and traditional buildings. These places show how the local community has maintained its heritage.
A red trail from the village of Bartne reaches the summit in about 90 minutes of climbing, making an early start advisable for a comfortable visit. A tourist lodge near the trailhead offers overnight accommodation and meals for those who need them.
Nearby lies the Kornuty nature reserve established in 1938, protecting unusual sandstone rock formations found nowhere else in the area. The reserve also contains the Mroczna Cave, an underground passage about 200 meters long that visitors can explore.
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