Silesian Beskid, Zywice BeskidMany hiking trails lead to the top of Mt Barania Gora (1220m) and other higher peaks in the Beskid Slaski; Poland’s largest river, the Vistula, has its headwaters on the slopes of Mt Barania Gora. The Beskid Slaski (Silesian Beskid)is well-known for its scenic trails, cultural attractions (folk art and crafts centres of lace-making and wooden sculpture at Istebna and Koniakow), and mineral water springs. Hikers with rucksacks on their backs are very fond of trekking in the Beskid Zywiecki (Zywiec Beskid), separated from the Beski Slaski by River Sola. The best starting points are located at Zwardon, Rajcza and Zawoja. Tourist trails run through magnificent forests and glades from which enfolds a fascinating view over the Tatras and even the remote Little Fatra in Slovakia. The range is dominated by Mt Babia Gora (1725m) with slopes covered with rock-waste and overgrown with dwarf mountain pine. A choice of tours is really rich, but very attractive five-day trip of moderate difficulty starts at Zwardon and leads via Wielka Racza, Przegibek, Wielka Rycerzowa and Krawcow Wierch to Rajcza. In summer many experienced trekkers can be met on the broad ridges and numerous glades of the so-called Raczanski Bag. The annual Culture Festival of Beskid Region is held at Zywiec, the capital city of the region, in August. Lake Zywieckie attracts many sailors who enjoy sailing amidst the mountains. Information:
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