1.

Western Coast (from Swinoujscie to Koszalin) - the cliffs and forests (code 101)

2.

Central Coast (from Koszalin to Wladyslawowo) - coastal lakes, giant sanddunes and empty beaches (code 102)

3.

Eastern coast (the Hel Peninsula and the Bay of Gdansk) (code 103)

4.

The Pomeranian Lakeland - lakes, rivers and primeval forests (code 104)

5.

Warmia & Mazury - the land of the thousand lakes (code 105)

6.

The Suwalki - Augustow Lakelands & the Biebrza Estuary - Poland's "Wild East" (code 106)

7.

Ziemia Lubuska (code 107)

8.

Slask - Silesia (code 108)

9.

The Sudety Mountains (code 109)

10.

The Beskidy Mountains (code 110)

11.

The Tatra Mountains (code 111)

12.

The Bieszczady Mountains - the Polish wild west (code 112)


11.The Tatra Mountains (code 111)
These are the highest Polish mountains, very Alpine in nature. Practically, the entire area is a national park - Tatrzanski NP. An entire chain of trails are marked out and they will take you through picturesque valleys up to the very tops, at altitudes in the range of ca 2000m, and their breath-taking views. If you want even higher climbs, trips can be extended into the Slovak side and for anyone looking for even more thrills an off-trail climb with a certified guide can be arranged. It is best to hike in the Tatras by moving from one mountain hut to another to save the time and effort of climbing through the valleys. And to view the mountains from a safe distance it is worth stopping at Zakopane - the main town of the region and a famous skiing resort, lying right at the foot of the range. A drive around the nearby smaller settlements is also possible to get a glimpse of the traditional local architecture, the folk art and the highlanders' traditional daily life. A visit to this area is also a wonderful chance to try the best of the highlander cuisine, eg. their famous home-made cheese "Oscypek" and to get their hand-made woollen hats or sweaters to keep you warm and cosy at all times.