Gorce Trekking Holiday

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Group size

2-4 tourists,
over 12 y.o.

Turbacz, the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains in Poland at 1310 m asl, offers a stunning 2-day adventure to witness its sunset and sunrise.

Starting from Krakow, we’ll hike for 5 hours through Gorce National Park’s pristine Carpathian forest. After enjoying the sunset from Turbacz, we'll stay overnight in a mountain hut. The next day, we’ll aim for a sunrise before continuing our hike back.

Participants should be fit for approximately 5 hours of hiking each day, but we’ll provide guidance throughout. Don’t miss this chance to explore the beautiful Gorce Mountains - book your adventure today!

National Park Tours

Pawel W. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Polish

I am a certified guide in the Polish Jura and the Beskidy Mountains, possessing the UIMLA International Mountain Leader certification, and I also work as a survival and ski instructor. Furthermore, I have undergone specialized training to assist individuals with vision impairments. I truly enjoy working with people and having regular interactions with nature as part of my job. As a mountain guide, my main focuses are professionalism and safety. To uphold these standards, I participate in ongoing training to continually improve my skills. I maintain up-to-date licenses and permits for national parks in the Lesser Poland and Subcarpathian regions. This extensive experience enables me to provide unique and customized adventures, particularly for those looking for excitement in breathtaking landscapes. I encourage you to explore the beauty of the mountains with my guidance!

Tour highlights

Stunning Sunsets and Sunrises

The trip offers a unique opportunity to witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises from the highest peak, Turbacz

Scenic Hiking in Gorce National Park

Hike each day through the pristine trails of the Park, renowned for its well-preserved Carpathian forests

Mountain Hut Experience

After a day of hiking, you will spend the night in a cozy mountain hut

Route details

Our adventure begins with a transfer from Krakow to the starting point of the trek. From there, we set off on a scenic hike through the pristine forests of Gorce National Park, home to well-preserved Carpathian woodland and abundant wildlife.

The ascent to Turbacz (1,310 m), the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains, takes around 4–5 hours.

At the summit, we’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of the Tatra Mountains and surrounding ranges.

As evening falls, we will experience one of the region’s most breathtaking moments: a mountain sunset from Turbacz peak.

Afterward, we head to a nearby mountain shelter to rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s hike.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

We will hike approx. 15 km with 700 m of altitude gain a day.

No prior experience is required, as the hike is an easy one. Note, that during one day we will gain approx 700 m of elevation, hence good fitness level is required. The program may be suitable for children and older people under the condition that they are able to make approx. 15 km with 700 m of ascent and descent during one day.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Camp Site

1 night

The cost of accommodation is approx. 25-30 EUR per person. Please allow at least 2 weeks for the booking arrangements.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Krakow

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

guiding fee;
private transportation;
equipment rental;
entrance fee to the National Park.

Extras

flights;
accommodation - approx. 25-30 EUR per person;
meals - approx. 25 EUR per person (dinner and breakfast).

It's important to know

In general, you will need a backpack, good hiking shoes, a first aid kit with your medicines, a warm clothing layer, sun protection, wind and rain protective clothes, a headtorch, and trekking poles. I will provide the detailed equipment list prior to the trip.