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The Silesian Beskids are a mountain range in the Beskydy Mountains in the voivodeship Silesia in Poland in the border triangle for Slovakia and Czech Republic. The Skrzyczne is the highest mountain at over 1250 m. At the Barania Góra the sources of the Vistula. The regions most worthy of protection are protected in the Silesian Beskids Landscape Park. This closes north to the Silesian Beskids Silesian promontory at.
getting there
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The area is well developed for tourism. You can arrive via Katowice or Cieszyn. The largest traffic junction is Bielsko-Biała.
mobility
There is a dense network of hiking trails. Buses go to all places in the mountains. The railway runs through the valley of the upper Vistula. There are several cable cars to the top.
Tourist Attractions
places
The highest peaks
- 1 Skrzyczne - 1257 m a.s.l.
- 2 Barania Góra - 1222 m a.s.l.
- 3 Małe Skrzyczne - 1222 m a.s.l.
activities
Hiking is popular in spring, summer, and fall. Winter sports are practiced in winter.
shop
Daily necessities and souvenirs can be bought in all villages. A visit is ideal for extensive shopping Bielsko-Białas.
kitchen
Due to the numerous forests, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.
accommodation
There are mountain huts in the mountains. There are pensions and hotels in all price ranges in the villages.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.