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Szczawnica is
situated in the picturesque valley of the Grajcarek, which is one
of the tributaries of the River Dunajec. The valley separates the
Male Pieniny Ridge from the Beskid Sadecki Mountain Range. The
resort itself lies at 500 meters above the see level. The unique
situation of the valley is the source of its mild microclimate
created by forested hills, plentiful sunshine, little precipitation,
and the fresh and unpolluted air.
What is more, Szczawnica
is set in the picturesque landscape of the Pieniny National
Park and the Dunajec Gorge. To the north, there is the
Radziejowa Massif (984 m) and to the south, the Male
Pieniny Range with the peaks of Rabsztyn (847 m) and
Wysoka (1052 m). The valley opens towards the Pieniny
Range with the famous peaks of Sokolica [the Falcon Mountain]
(747 m) and Trzy Korony [the Three Crowns] (982m). All
this makes Szczawnica one of the most attractive mountain
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The Traditional Raft Ride -
The ride down the Dunajec river on a traditional
raft that offers an unusual opportunity to see wild nature, unchanged
for thousands of years, is one of Europe's biggest tourist attractions.
It is also the best way to explore the Pieniny National Park.
The raft ride tradition dates back to mid 19th century. The Dunajec river has
cut in the limestone hills of the Pieniny mountains a romantic valley called
the Dunajec River Gorge. We raft down a deep and winding canyon on wooden rafts-
constructions built from narrow boats held together with ropes. The Dunajec winds
and froths among steep slopes. The views around us are spectacular and change
very quickly. During the trip, the local oarsmen vividly present information
about the Pieniny mountains and tell local tales e.g. the legend of Janosik.
The season starts in May and finishes in October. The rafts set out from the
Sromowce-Kąty marina. It takes from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the water level,
to go over the seven loops. One raft takes 12 adults (plus two oarsmen). The
destination marina is located in Szczawnica Niżna. |
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Pontoon rides and canoeing down the Dunajec - Pontoon
rides cover the route from Sromowce Wyżne to Szczawnica. They are
offered to both advanced rafters and beginners. Children can also
participate in the pontoon rides.
The coolness of the water, mountain air, the beauty of the Pieniny landscape
will make you forget about the stress of everyday lifee o stresach dnia codziennego.
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Pontoon rides cover
the route from Sromowce Wyżne to Szczawnica. They are offered to
both advanced rafters and beginners. Children can also participate
in the pontoon rides.
The coolness of the water, mountain air, the beauty of the Pieniny landscape
will make you forget about the stress of everyday life. |
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Ski lifts and ski runs: - enlarge:
1) The Bukowniki ski lift in the village of Jaworki - two single T-bar
lifts. One of them 520 meters in length (elevation difference of 102
meters), another 250 meters long (with a 40-m elevation difference) -
two artificially lit ski runs.
2) The Pod Durbaszka ski lift in the village of Jaworki -
a 550-m long T-bar lift (with a 112-m elevation difference) next to a
mountain hostel with a cafeteria. |
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3) A
783-m long chairlift on Mount Palenica (with a 260-m elevation difference).
- the Palenica ski run with snow-making facilities (1000 meters in length with
an elevation difference of 250 meters) - FIS and PZN-approved.
- the Palenica II ski run (1800 meters in length with an elevation difference
of 270 meters) - it runs from the top of Mount Szafranowka down to the foot of
Mount Palenica where it joins the Palenica run.
- The Szafranowka slope - two 350-m long parallel T-bar lifts (elevation difference
of 75 meters) on an easy run with snow-making facilities.
4) A full-sized Halfpipe for snowboarders with its
own ski lift on Mount Palenica.
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