National Park Guide
Gorczański Park Narodowy is a national park in southern Poland, situated within the Gorce mountain range of the Western Carpathians. Established in 1981, this protected area spans approximately 70.3 square kilometers, characterized by a diverse landscape of steep ridges, rolling hills, and deep valleys carved by streams. The park's terrain, covered predominantly by lush old-growth forests and distinctive subalpine meadows, provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
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679
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12.6km
04:23
650m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
13.2km
03:51
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.3km
06:57
820m
820m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.7km
03:35
520m
540m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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250
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51.7km
05:37
1,550m
1,550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31.9km
03:07
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
02:35
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.6km
02:19
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34.8km
03:25
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
04:20
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
02:07
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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104
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27.1km
01:05
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33.9km
01:24
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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104km
04:51
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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97.6km
04:49
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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95
runners
26.6km
03:19
940m
940m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.4km
04:17
1,170m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.6km
01:56
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10.3km
01:17
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
hikers
17.1km
05:12
590m
590m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.5km
05:52
750m
750m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
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9.74km
03:21
520m
520m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
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15.5km
05:13
740m
740m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
28.0km
02:47
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.0km
03:55
1,110m
1,110m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
54.6km
04:26
1,290m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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61.3km
03:57
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gorczański Park Narodowy offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The park features a network of trails suitable for different skill levels. More than 4,000 visitors have explored the park on komoot.
Popular hiking routes include the PTTK Turbacz Mountain Hostel – PTTK Old Wierchy mountain hostel loop from Gorce, which is approximately 10.3 miles [16.6 km] long. Another well-used route is the Polana Oberówka Campsite – Czoło Turbacza loop from Hucisko, spanning about 7.8 miles [12.6 km].
Yes, Gorczański Park Narodowy offers mountain biking trails. A popular option is the Turbacz head – Hala Długa loop from Myszyca, a moderate route of approximately 19.5 miles [31.4 km]. Another challenging route is the Hala Długa – Turbacz head loop from Hucisko, which is about 28.4 miles [45.7 km].
Touring cyclists can explore routes like the PTTK Turbacz Mountain Hostel – Turbacz head loop from Lubomierz, a difficult route covering about 21.8 miles [35.1 km]. Another option is the Czoło Turbacza – Turbacz Mountain Hut loop from Oleksówki, approximately 18.2 miles [29.2 km] long.
While many routes are moderate to difficult, the park does offer options suitable for beginners. For specific easy hikes, consult the Easy hikes around Gorczański Park Narodowy guide on komoot. This guide provides routes with less challenging terrain and shorter distances.
The highest point in the park is Turbacz Peak, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The park is also known for its lush old-growth forests and distinctive subalpine meadows, which are particularly vibrant with wildflowers in spring. Mountain shelters like PTTK Turbacz Mountain Hostel serve as notable landmarks.
Yes, the park features mountain shelters that provide resting points and accommodation. Notable examples include the PTTK Turbacz Mountain Hostel and the Czesław Trybowski PTTK Mountain Shelter in Stare Wierchy. These shelters are often integrated into popular hiking routes.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking around Gorczański Park Narodowy, MTB Trails around Gorczański Park Narodowy, and Cycling around Gorczański Park Narodowy. There are also guides for running, mountaineering, and gravel biking.
Gorczański Park Narodowy is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored its routes. The park's routes have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on over 260 ratings.
The official website for Gorczański Park Narodowy is www.gorczanskipark.pl. For direct inquiries, the main office can be reached by phone at +48 18 331 72 07.

