Pieniny

The Pieniny Mountains extend along the Polish-Slovak border, featuring limestone peaks reaching 1,050 meters at Mount Wysoka and distinctive rock formations.

The mountains formed through sedimentary processes during the Upper Cretaceous period, with tectonic movements shaping their structure during the Paleogene period.

The region maintains traditional folk practices, including river rafting traditions along the Dunajec River that connect local communities across generations.

Visitors access the mountains through designated trails in Pieniny National Park, with entry points from the town of Szczawnica throughout the year.

The mountains contain rare geological formations where resistant Jurassic limestone peaks stand above valleys carved from softer Cretaceous and Paleogene rocks.

Location: District of Kežmarok

Elevation above the sea: 1,050 m

Website: http://pieninypn.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.41356,20.41629

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58