Time to Escape? Off to the Bieszczady Mountains!
Journey into the rugged beauty of the Bieszczady Mountains and discover a land lost in time
Road in Bieszczady by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
Destination: Bieszczady. Freedom calls
In Polish language there is a saying "Drop everything and go to the Bieszczady". It reflects the longing of many people for a simpler life in harmony with nature.
The Bieszczady Mountains offer unique landscapes, mountain pastures, and a quiet atmosphere that allows you to escape from everyday problems and worries.
Polonina Wetlińska (montane meadow) by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
They are famous for their unique "połoniny" – vast, treeless mountain meadows that offer breathtaking panoramic views.
Polonina Wetlińska (montane meadow) by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
A rustle in the woods. Is it a bear?
Bieszczady is home to these magnificent creatures, boasting the largest population of brown bears and wolves in Poland.
Charcoal firing in Bieszczady by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
The scent of smoke in the air...
You stumble upon a traditional charcoal firing, a glimpse into the region's unique past.
Charcoal-burning retorts are a symbol of the Bieszczady Mountains and a major tourist attraction in the region. However, these traditional methods are currently being replaced by newer technologies.
Charcoal firing in Bieszczady by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
There used to be about 50 coal firing bases here, but now only a few of them are operational.
View from Polańczyk by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
After leaving the trail: relax by Solina Lake
The reservoir has a surface area of approximately 22 km² and the largest capacity in Poland (472 million m³). The lake's 166 km shoreline and numerous bays create a peaceful landscape.
View from Polańczyk by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
Discover Polańczyk
Polańczyk is Lake Solina's most well-known village and the Bieszczady Mountains' largest health and recreation center.
Milky Way - Bieszczady by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
Evenings are for stargazing
Far from city lights, the Milky Way blazes overhead, a spectacle to behold.
Sunrise on Połonina Wetlińska by Paweł UchorczakPolish Association of Rural Women's Clubs
An Escape to Remember
You return, not just with photos, but with a renewed spirit. Bieszczady waits, a sanctuary for the soul, always ready for your next escape.
All photos were taken by Paweł Uchorczak 📸
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