Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego is a landscape park in the Western Beskids, characterized by a compact mountain range, gently rolling hills, and extensive forests. The park's terrain features significant elevation changes, with peaks like Czupel (3,061 ft / 933 m) and Łamana Skała (3,048 ft / 929 m), and is divided by the picturesque Soła River gorge. This diverse landscape, primarily composed of durable Godula sandstones, provides varied conditions suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego offers a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors. More than 200 routes are available across several sports, including hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and mountaineering. The park's varied topography, from marked PTTK trails to quiet forest roads, supports diverse experiences. For hikers, routes range from short walks to longer excursions, often featuring stony ground and significant inclines, as detailed in guides like Hiking around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego. Cyclists can explore the area on road bikes, touring bikes, or mountain bikes, navigating both paved and unpaved segments with substantial climbs, with specific options found in Road Cycling Routes around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego and MTB Trails around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego. Joggers also utilize the extensive trail network, encountering varied surfaces and inclines. More than 105,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego, resulting in an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 stars.
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1,886
hikers
9.60km
02:59
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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447
hikers
6.61km
02:18
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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548
hikers
4.62km
01:35
250m
250m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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497
hikers
12.3km
03:54
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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142
riders
31.6km
01:26
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.8km
02:00
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

114
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
30.5km
01:15
170m
170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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71
runners
16.5km
02:44
1,110m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.6km
03:01
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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47.7km
06:49
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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100
runners
18.3km
02:46
930m
930m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
36.4km
02:33
400m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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87.2km
07:00
1,900m
1,910m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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02:16
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
23.6km
02:33
740m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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83
riders
26.9km
03:05
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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43.1km
02:55
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.7km
02:27
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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49.2km
05:41
1,900m
1,900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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56
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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103km
07:30
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2,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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75.3km
05:16
1,490m
1,490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
41.0km
02:43
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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30
hikers
12.5km
04:19
650m
650m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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16.6km
05:35
790m
790m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.56km
01:34
250m
250m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
12.4km
04:14
640m
640m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Mountaineering. The park features 269 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.72 stars from more than 7,000 ratings.
The park provides numerous marked PTTK trails for hiking, ranging from short walks to multi-day excursions. The terrain includes significant elevation differences and can be stony. Popular peaks for hiking include Czupel, Łamana Skała, Groń Jana Pawła II, Żar, and Leskowiec. More information is available in the Hiking around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego guide.
The highest peak in the park is Czupel, reaching 3,061 feet (933 m). Łamana Skała is another significant peak at 3,048 feet (929 m). Leskowiec (922 m) offers extensive panoramic views of several Beskid ranges, Gorce, Tatras, and distant cities on clear days. Hrobacza Łąka (828 m) is known for its distinctive metal cross and panoramic views.
Yes, the park offers trails suitable for families. These routes often feature varied terrain and natural attractions. Specific options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego guide.
The park generally allows dogs on its trails. Visitors should ensure dogs are kept on a leash and follow local regulations. A dedicated guide for Dog-friendly hikes around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego is available.
The park offers routes for Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. While official marked cycling routes are limited, many tourist trails are traversable by bicycle, especially with a mountain bike. The terrain includes substantial elevation changes and can be stony. Guides for Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, and MTB Trails are available.
The park is characterized by gently rolling hills, extensive forests, and the picturesque Soła River gorge with its three dam reservoirs. It includes three nature reserves: Szeroka, Zasolnica, and Madohora. The park also features numerous caves and rock formations, with 22 inanimate nature monuments, including the Kozy Quarry.
Yes, the park offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. These routes typically have less challenging terrain and elevation changes. The Easy hikes around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego guide provides specific recommendations.
Public transport options are available for accessing the park. Some hiking routes are designed to start from bus stations, facilitating access without a private vehicle. Refer to the Hikes from bus stations around Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego guide for specific routes.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Hikes from bus stations, Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Dog-friendly hikes, Easy hikes, Waterfall hikes, Cycling, and MTB Trails.
The official website for Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego is zpkwm.pl/parki-krajobrazowe/park. The park is managed by two regional authorities, with information available on the websites of Zespół Parków Krajobrazowych Województwa Śląskiego and Zespół Parków Krajobrazowych Województwa Małopolskiego.

