Pieniny N. Park Travel Guide
Travel to Pieniny N. Park - Rafting the Dunajec Gorges
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Pieniny National Park is situated in the Pieniny Mountains, in the southern part of Poland, on the Polish-Slovak border. The Pieniny are divided into Pieniny Spiskie, Pieniny Wlasciwe (where the Park lies) and Male Pieniny. The Pieniny are formed from a variety of limestone. Cornstone, the hardest type of limestone builds picturesque, almost vertical, white, rocky walls along the Dunajec river.
The Park's area is 2,346 ha, out of which 1,311 ha. are owned by the State. Forests cover 1,665 ha. 750 ha. and are placed under strict protection.
Attractions in Pieniny N. Park
The best known peak - Trzy Korony (Three Crowns) stands at 982m and the highest peak in the whole Pieniny - Wysoka - 1,050m. A specific feature of the Pieniny's flora is its great ecological and geographical diversity. Species of opposite habitat requirements, belonging to different ecological and geographical formations are found here, growing close to each other, often on the same rock, in different exposure conditions. To date, about 6,500 animal species have been found but presumably as many as 13,000 to 15,000 species live here (which constitute almost half of Polish fauna).
Activities in Pieniny N. Park
The most popular activity here is a gentle rafting trip through the Dunajec river gorge.
Relaxing
Find a quiet spot with a wonderful view and take in the fresh mountain atmosphere.
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