Poland Ski Resorts
Situated
in the
Beskid Niski mountain chain, Szczyrk is believed
by many to be Poland's second best ski resort. Although skiing
season is not as long as in Zakopane, the altitude and general
location not as good, Szczyrk lures skiers with multiple ski lifts,
variety of ski routes and growing number of artificially snowed
trails. In fact, Szczyrk is the resort with best skiing possibilities
in Poland. Szczyrk is situated 460 meters above sea level, but
highest parts of the town are as high as 900 meters above sea
level. The town has perfect climate conditions for both winter
and summer activities. In winter, skiers come for their winter
adventure on the Skrzyczne and Male Skrzyczne mountains. In summer,
Szczyrk is a perfect base for mountain hiking through surrounding
Beskidy mountains.
Szczyrk offers generally two ski centres, each concentrated around
its main peak. The Skrzyczne ski area is located on northern slopes
of the
Mt. Skrzyczne (1257 meters above sea level). Its
major attraction is the 2850-meter long, FIS-licensed ski route,
where good skiers should have much fun. The other ski area in
Szczyrk is
Male Skrzyczne offering 11 ski routes operated
by 12 lifts and well known in Poland black Bienkula trail, with
FIS license for giant slalom.
