Pieniny, Mountain range in southern Poland.
Description
The Pieniny is a mountain range along the Polish-Slovak border with limestone peaks rising up to 1,050 meters (about 3,440 feet). The highest point sits at Mount Wysoka, while deep valleys and sharp rock formations shape the terrain throughout.
History
The mountains formed during the Upper Cretaceous period through sediment deposits that later rose through tectonic forces. During the Paleogene, the rocks folded further and created the current structure with visible faults and layers.
Culture
The Dunajec river offers traditional raft rides, where experienced raftsmen steer long wooden boats through the gorges. This old practice is passed down by local families and remains a living tradition in the region today.
Practical
Access comes through marked trails in Pieniny National Park, with entrances from the town of Szczawnica that remain open year-round. Paths vary in difficulty, and sturdy shoes are recommended for rocky sections.
Did you know?
The resistant Jurassic limestone peaks rise above softer Cretaceous and Paleogene rocks, creating unusual geological contrasts. This arrangement leaves older layers standing higher than younger ones, which is rare in mountain systems.
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Trzy Korony
155 m
Pieniny National Park
3.6 km
Lake Czorsztyn
11.5 km
Czorsztyn Castle
7.8 km
Sokolica
1.8 km
Burg Dunajec
7.1 km
Radziejowa
14.2 km
Dunajec River Gorge raft trip - ending point
2.2 km
Sokolica Scots Pine
1.8 km
Wysoka
10.7 km
Palenica
4.4 km
Białka Gorge
20.9 km
Niedzica Castle
7.1 km
Biała Woda
11.5 km
Zamek Pieniński
774 m
Pieniny National Park
5.2 km
Rotes Kloster
1.7 km
Rezerwat przyrody Wąwóz Homole
9.7 km
Obłazowa Cave
21.1 km
Bryjarka
5.1 km
Zamkowa Góra
743 m
Osada Czorsztyn
9.4 km
Durbaszka
9.2 km
Wysoki Wierch
7.4 km
Bereśnik
6.2 km
Lake Sromowce
6.4 km
Wielki Rogacz
14.4 km
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