natural wonder
Dunajec River Gorge
Limestone gorge on the Polish-Slovak border in the Pieniny mountains, known for traditional wooden raft trips and a riverside road along its edge.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Szczawnica is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Krościenko nad Dunajcem, 6km from Dunajec River Gorge.
Szczawnica is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 6,032, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Szczawnica sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Szczawnica to your route.
Szczawnica [ʂt͡ʂavˈɲit͡sa] is a resort town situated at the base of the Pieniny mountain range, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. As of June 30, 2007, its population was 7,378.
A well-known resort town since the mid-19th century century, many respiratory and digestive tractRead more
illnesses are treated in Szczawnica due to the presence of alkali sorrel springs. The town also possesses skiing trails and slopes, the longest (2 km) at Mount Palenica, fitted with a ski lift.
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Szczawnica is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4244 latitude, 20.4849 longitude.
Szczawnica has a population of approximately 6,032 people, making it a town in Poland.
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natural wonder
Limestone gorge on the Polish-Slovak border in the Pieniny mountains, known for traditional wooden raft trips and a riverside road along its edge.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A 14th-century clifftop stronghold overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Czorsztyn in the Pieniny Mountains, facing the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle across the reservoir.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Second-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
32 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
37 km · about 45 min drive
national park
The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.
38 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.
39 km · about 45 min drive
national park
The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.
40 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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