Dursztyn: Hotels and Accommodation

The Szlak wokół Tatr cycling route runs through Dursztyn on the section from Nowy Targ towards Kacwin and the Polish-Slovak border. This gives the village a specifically named route as part of its profile for cycling travellers. You can also book a hotel in Dursztyn.

Nature and Landscape

Dursztyn lies on the western edge of the Pieniny Spiskie at an elevation of 710–740 m, between limestone rocks covered with spruce forests.

Branisko lies in the immediate vicinity of Dursztyn.

Litwinowska Góra, Krzyżowa and Kierbag are located in the area surrounding Dursztyn.

The village has limestone ridges, small gorges and streams, including the Dziurawy and Przeczny; cultivated fields and meadows lie on the gentler southern slopes.

History and Village Character

Dursztyn dates back to the first half of the 14th century and preserves several archaic wooden buildings; the central church dates from the beginning of the 20th century. For visitors interested in cultural history, the village combines local history with preserved historic buildings.

Dursztyn has a compact Spisz village layout: the houses lie along three main streets that converge near the church; this arrangement is described as typical of Spisz villages.

Niedzica (Dunajec) - Zamek and Niedzica - Zamek XIIIw. are located in the area surrounding Dursztyn.

Červený Kláštor and Votrubova Chata lie in the wider regional surroundings of Dursztyn.

Hiking and Regional Context

PTTK hiking trails begin in Dursztyn.

Dursztyn is one of the villages in the Spisz region within the Gmina Nowy Targ; the municipality classifies the limestone formations in Dursztyn as part of the Pieniński Pas Skałkowy.

For further comparisons with other localities, Tylka, Lipnica Wielka, Kluszkowce, Chochołów, Maniowy, Falsztyn, Bad Rabka and Ponice are also available to choose from.

For the overarching travel overview: Nowotarski.