Beskid Sądecki z psem – dlaczego warto i co zobaczyć?

The Sądecki Beskid is a great place to relax at any time of the year. Moreover, there are excellent conditions for regenerating strength not only as a couple or with family, but also with four-legged friends. Why is it worth spending a vacation with a dog in the Sądecki Beskid and what corners of this charming region can you discover with your pet?

Where can't we go with a dog in the mountains?

Although dogs are for many of us full members of the family, we still cannot take them absolutely everywhere. Indeed, more and more public places, dining establishments, or hotels allow dogs, it should be noted that there are still places where we cannot go with our pet – and some of them are located in the Polish mountains.

What places are we talking about? The prohibition on entering with dogs often applies to national parks. Although these are excellent areas for all-day excursions in nature, we cannot always enjoy them with our four-legged friend. Regarding mountain areas, dogs are not allowed in:

• Tatra National Park (only the Chochołowska Valley and the Trail above the Regle are available for dogs),
• Bieszczady National Park,
• Babiogórski National Park,
• Gorce National Park,
• Pieniński National Park,
• Magura National Park.
• Świętokrzyski National Park.

Why is it worth going to the Sądecki Beskid with a dog?

If you are wondering where to go with a dog in the mountains, a great proposal for you is the Sądecki Beskid. It is a mountain range in the Western Carpathians, belonging to the Western Beskids, which occupies an area of about 670 square kilometers in Poland. The Sądecki Beskid stretches between the Dunajec River in the west and the valleys of Kamienica, Mochnaczka, Muszynka, and the Tyliczki Pass in the east. The range borders, among others, the Wyspowy Beskid, Sądecka Basin, Niski Beskid, and Pieniny. The highest peak of the Sądecki Beskid is Radziejowa, which rises to an elevation of 1266 meters above sea level.

The Sądecki Beskid attracts tourists with beautiful views, numerous attractions, and monuments, interesting culture and folklore, and many opportunities for leisure. Dog owners have at least one more reason to love this picturesque corner – namely, they can successfully take their four-legged friends on almost every local trail. In the area of the Sądecki Beskid, there is neither a national park nor a strict reserve, so there are no categorical prohibitions or limitations regarding bringing dogs.

Another undeniable advantage of this region is the fact that at certain times of the year, you can count on uncrowded trails. Although during long weekends or holidays, you can indeed encounter many tourists, if you go to the Sądecki Beskid in autumn or early spring, the trail can offer remarkably comfortable conditions, almost unheard of in other parts of the country. If you plan to spend autumn in the mountains and travel to the Sądecki Beskid, both you and your dog will have the opportunity to relax away from the crowds.

Where to go with a dog in the Sądecki Beskid?

Hiking trails in the Sądecki Beskid are mostly gentle, and steep ascents occur relatively rarely, usually covering short distances. This means that pets that receive a proper amount of exercise on a daily basis should manage them without additional preparation. Moreover, you have a variety of hiking trails to choose from that lead to the most beautiful corners of the region:

• on the red trail you can reach Czarny Potok, Diabelski Kamień, Jaworzyna Krynicka;
• on the blue trail, you can reach Góra Parkowa, Powroźnik, Przełęcz Krzyżową, the PTTK hut Nad Wierchomlą, and the chapel under Jaworzynka;
• on the green trail you can reach Przełęcz Krzyżową, Czarny Potok, Diabelski Kamień, Jaworzyna Krynicka, Muszynę Złockie, and the PTTK in Muszyna;
• on the yellow trail you can head towards Krzyżowa, Przełęcz Krzyżową, Bukówki, Jaworzynkę, Kopciową, Górę Parkową, Pustą Wielką, Muszynę Złockie, PTTK in Muszyna, and the Pass under Jawor;
• on the black trail you can set out for Kopiec Pułaskiego, the market in Tylicz, Wierchomla Mała, and the PTTK hut Nad Wierchomlą.

The areas of the Poprad Landscape Park are also perfect for mountain trips with a dog – pet-friendly, while at the same time enchanting with nature and full of attractions for active leisure enthusiasts. The Poprad Landscape Park includes Krynica-Zdrój, which serves as an excellent base for mountain hikes.

The Poprad Landscape Park was established in 1987, covers an area of over 53,000 hectares, and encompasses most of the Sądecki Beskid – making it the largest of its kind in Małopolska and one of the largest in Poland. The complex is famous for its natural, historical, and landscape values – here you will find picturesque valleys of the Dunajec and Poprad rivers, wooded mountain ranges of Radziejowa and Jaworzyna Krynicka, and numerous natural attractions, historical monuments, and cultural sites.

There are many hiking trails running through the Poprad Landscape Park, varying in difficulty levels and lengths. Therefore, you will easily choose a route tailored to your and your dog's fitness or the planned length of the hike. In the park, you will find both easy trails, optimal for beginners, and routes over 30 or 40 kilometers long, suitable for experienced walkers.