Mountains in Poland are, next to the Baltic Sea and lakes, one of the biggest attractions for tourists who value contact with nature. Mountains in Poland include 3 main mountain ranges: Sudetes (Sudety), Carpathians (Karpaty), and Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie) and 28 smaller mountain ranges within them. The highest and the youngest are the Carpathians with the Tatra Mountains, and the oldest and lowest are the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Those who like mountain hiking can choose among various trails in Poland, including trails suitable for families with children, seniors, and all those who love nature.
Karpaty
The Carpathians are the second largest mountain range in Europe, stretching through the territory of eight countries, including Poland. In Poland, the Carpathians are located in as many as 3 voivodships/provinces: Małopolskie, Śląskie, and Podkarpackie Voivodship. The Carpathians in Poland include 6 national parks and 12 mountain ranges and are divided into three main areas: the Tatra Mountains, the Pieniny Mountains, and the Beskids.
Sudety
The Sudetes Mountains – the second oldest mountain range in Poland – are located in south-west Poland, in 2 voivodships/provinces: in the Dolnośląskie and Opolskie voivodships. The highest peak is Śnieżka Mountain (1603 m above sea level). The Sudetes in Poland are divided into 15 ranges, the most popular include the Karkonosze and the Stołowe Mountains.