This is the Carpathian Mountains chapter from Lonely Planet’s Poland guidebook.

When thinking about Poland, mountains are not usually the first thing to spring to mind. In fact, the country’s southern border is defined by the beautiful and dramatic Carpathian (Karpaty) chain, the highest mountain range in Central Europe.

• view the natural beauty of the Bieszczady up close in Ustrzyki Górne
• maps
• follow the Icon Trail from Sanok and visiting the region’s charming timber churches
• transport
• restaurants & accommodation
• marvel at the colours and patterns of the painted houses of Zalipie

Coverage includes: The Tatras, Zakopane, Carpathian Foothills, Wadowice, Tarnów, Rzeszów, Przemyśl, The Bieszczady, Sanok, Lesko, Ustrzyki Dolne, Ustrzyki Górne, Wetlina, Cisna, Beskid Niski, Krosno, Dukla, Biecz, Beskid Sądecki, Nowy Sącz, Krynica, Around Krynica, Muszyna, Around Muszyna, The Pieniny, Szczawnica, Dunajec Gorge and Niedzica.