Krośnica: Views, Excursions and Routes
Accommodation in Krośnica
Krośnica combines sweeping views across the Nowy Targ Valley and of the Tatra Mountains with regional excursion and road routes. When planning your trip, it is therefore important to consider both the destinations and the traffic rules in Pieniny National Park.
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Krośnica at a glance
Krośnica is considered a good starting point for excursions to Lake Czorsztyn. Gronniki, in the Krośnica sołectwo, is one of the named locations of the “Grzybki” rest areas. A regional driving route passes through the village; a shortened circular route around the lake also goes through Krośnica.
Where can you experience the landscape and culture?
From Krośnica, you can enjoy sweeping views across the Nowy Targ Valley and of the Tatra Mountains. These two outlooks offer different landscape perspectives for planning your trip: the valley on one hand and the mountains on the other. If you would also like to learn about regional culture alongside these views, two points should be distinguished.
The Pieniny highlanders trace their roots to Krośnica. This is distinct from shepherding: in the past, some residents of Krośnica made their living from it. Thus, a regional tradition of origin and a livelihood that clearly belongs to the past stand side by side. Gronniki adds a specific name to your orientation in the area: in the Krośnica sołectwo, it is one of the locations of the “Grzybki” rest areas.
What are the rules for driving in Pieniny National Park?
Under the park rules, motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles are permitted only on the county road between Krośnica and Sromowce Wyżne. The park’s other roads are closed to these vehicles. When planning your journey, it is therefore important to keep the expressly specified road section in mind. The same section is also relevant to cyclists; the FAQ below answers the question about cycling rules.
Which routes pass through Krośnica?
A regional driving route passes through Krośnica and continues along the road to Czorsztyn and the ruins of Wronin Castle. It also leads to Sromowce Niżne, where the Dunajec River rafting trip begins. The route information thus connects several specifically named destinations that you can take into account when planning your onward journey.
Regional plans also describe a shortened circular route around Lake Czorsztyn that passes through Krośnica and returns to Dębno. A circular route that returns to its starting point is a different type of journey from the driving route to the destinations mentioned above. The FAQ gives the exact sequence of the circular route.
How can Krośnica be considered as a starting point?
Krośnica is considered a good starting point for excursions to Lake Czorsztyn. If you are planning such an excursion, you can take this into account when choosing your destination.
Discover more destinations: Haluszowa.
FAQ
What is permitted on the county road in Pieniny National Park?
Cycling is permitted on the county road between Krośnica and Sromowce Wyżne. Motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles are also permitted on this road section; the park’s other roads are closed to them.
What is the route of the shortened circular trip around Lake Czorsztyn?
It starts in Dębno and follows Road No. 969 over Snozka Pass to Krośnica. There, turn right toward Sromowce Wyżne; the route returns to Dębno via Niedzica, Falsztyn, and Frydman.
What are the directions from Krościenko?
Coming from Krościenko, turn left in Krośnica at the sign for Niedzica and Sromowce. After two kilometres, continue toward Czorsztyn. Check the signs on site.
Go to the overview of destinations: Tylka.
