Spanning north Slovakia and south Poland, the Pieniny Mountains reach 982m at their peak and are composed of limestone and dolomite and characterised by deep ravines and gorges and scenic forested slopes.
There are about 60 species of mammal living in the Pieniny Mountains, including numerous small rodents and 17 species of bat – on the Slovak side, endangered bats include Geoffroy’s and greater horseshoe, while the Polish side is home to populations of lesser horseshoe bats.
Among the interesting birdlife in Pieniny are wallcreepers which nest on limestone cliffs in the park, while pygmy owl, ringed plover, and peregrine are also found here.
With wide, fast-flowing rivers, deep ravines and forested peaks, the Pieniny Mountains boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in north-eastern Europe. The River Dunajec which flows through the Pieniny range is popular with rafters, while the mountains attract hikers and nature lovers. However, this is still an unspoiled part of Europe, and most of the visitors are from Poland and Slovakia!
This tour explores the meadows and forests of the picturesque Pieniny and Tatra Mountains, Niepołomice Forest and Zator Fishponds in search of southern Poland’s prolific birdlife. Our visit coincides with the autumn migration and highlights may include black stork, pygmy owl, hazel grouse and lesser spotted eagle.
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This tour focuses on the rich diversity of butterflies, dragonflies and moths which thrive in the mountains of southern Poland. We expect to see about 90 species of butterfly, including large blue, violet copper, large chequered skipper, large tortoiseshell, Apollo and Pallas’s fritillary.
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Destination: Poland
Price
(inc. flights): 9 days
from £2,295
Trip type:
Group Tour
Tailor-made can be arranged
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Situated in the Pieniny Mountains in southern Poland, the Pensjonat Spiski offers comfortable en suite rooms surrounded by nature. Numerous walking trails lead from the guesthouse, and one of the joys of a stay here is a chance to walk nearby at night in search of owls and nocturnal mammals.
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