The best mountain hikes around gmina Niedźwiedź

Gorc (1228 m a.s.l.) is a prominent peak located in the eastern part of the main ridge of the Gorce Mountains. It is the culmination of an extensive mountain massif named the Gorc Massif after it. It is one of the most popular and frequently visited places in the Gorce Mountains. For centuries, the slopes of Gorc were intensively used for grazing and are among the oldest grazing lands in the region, dating back well over half a millennium. A trace of centuries of intensive grazing activity on Gorc are the extensive mountain meadows and clearings located on the mountain slopes, below the summit, preserved to this day. In 2015, a viewing tower was erected on the forest-covered summit dome of Gorc. It offers a wide panorama of the neighboring mountain ranges, including the Gorce, Tatra Mountains, Sądecki Beskid, and Wyspowy Beskid. On the southern slope of Gorc, along the green tourist trail, there is a student tent base, open during the summer season. An blue tourist trail runs through Gorc, connecting here with the black and green trails. The viewing tower is accessible all year round. source of information: https://turystyka.ochotnica.pl/wieze/30

The Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Gorce, located on the yellow trail, is one of the greatest attractions of the Gorce. It is also called by tourists "Papieska" (Papal) or "Pasterska" (Shepherd's). It was built in 1979 without the consent of the relevant authorities by Czesław Pajerski. Its construction coincided with the 900th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Stanislaus, bishop, the patron saint of Poland. Its builders hoped that the papal helicopter would land on the meadow and that the Pope would personally bless it. On the day of the Holy Father's visit to Podhale, many people waited for him by the chapel. In the end, the helicopter with the distinguished guest on board flew over the Rusnakowa Meadow. The chapel was built on the plan of the Virtuti Militari cross, the highest Polish military decoration awarded for outstanding combat merits. The interior of the small but extremely atmospheric chapel refers to Marian and patriotic values. Behind the stone altar, there is a small shrine where partisans prayed during World War II, and three helmets of Polish soldiers from various military formations.

This is the Monument to Józef Kuraś "Ogień" and partisans from the Tatra Confederation of the Home Army

Turbacz is the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains, a small range in the Western Beskids, which is part of the Crown of Polish Mountains. The Gorce range is largely an area of the Gorczański National Park, however, the peak itself lies outside its borders. At the summit, there is an obelisk, an iron cross, an information board, a table, and benches. From here, you can admire the beautiful panorama of the Tatra Mountains. Below the summit is the PTTK Shelter named after Władysław Orkan on Turbacz.

For a shelter, the food is quite good, especially the sweet snacks - cheesecake, apple pie, normal prices, quite crowded in season and it's better to book accommodation in advance. In good weather, you can eat a meal outside with a beautiful free view of the Tatra Mountains.

From the mountain hut to the summit of Turbacz is really not far. The view is worth the entire trip.

Efficient service, good food

Beautiful views of the Tatra Mountains, Górce, and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, the number of young people on the trail going crazy on motorcycles and quads makes the hike less than pleasant. Noise and the stench of exhaust fumes.