The mountain system of Europe is attractive to many tourists who come here from all over the world. After all, a vacation spent in the mountains is one of the most correct decisions for organizing an excellent full-fledged vacation both in summer and in winter. What could be more beautiful than amazing mountain landscapes combined with amazingly clean air!
This article briefly presents mountains in the Czech Republic and Poland, Slovakia and Germany. Let's start with Poland.
General information about the Polish mountain systems
The main mountain systems passing through the territory of Poland are the Carpathians and the Sudetenland. Also on the territory of this country are low Свwiętokrzyskie cliffs. In general, the mountains in Poland extend in the south of the country: the Sudetenland in the western territory, the Carpathians - in the eastern. Here is the famous pass called Moravian Gate, through which in ancient times ran from Northern Europe to the Southern Great Trade Route.
The Carpathians stretch along the borders of Poland with the state of Slovakia, and the Sudetenland - along the borders with the Czech Republic. The highest point of the Polish Carpathians, located at an altitude of 2499 meters, is the peak of Rysa. This mountain peak is located in the High Tatras (the highest in Eastern Europe). In the Sudetenland, the highest point is the peak of Snezka (height - 1603 meters).
Now we will dwell in more detail on the largest mountains.
Carpathians
The mountains in Poland and Slovakia (the Carpathians) by their physical and geographical position are divided into Southern, Western and Eastern. Polish Carpathians almost completely belong to the West and only partially capture the East at the Ukrainian border.
In turn, the Western Carpathians on the Polish territory are divided into the Beskids and Tatras, and the latter stand out among the other Carpathian mountains with a beautiful alpine relief and powerful height. The border of the Polish state with Slovakia runs along the Tatra main ridge. Compared with the highest point of Rysy, most of the other peaks reach marks from 1700 to 2300 meters.
At the very northern foot of the Tatra Mountains, on the site of the intermountain basin, is the wonderful resort of Zakopane.
Western mountains of the Carpathians in Poland are called Beskids. For example, Beskid Zywiecki (1557 meters), Beskid Vyski (1725 meters), Bekid Slaski (1257 m) and others. They are located north, east and west of the Tatras.
At the very edge of Poland (southeast), near the borders with Ukraine and Slovakia, Beshchady (the highest point - 1348 meters) stand out, geographically related to the Eastern Carpathians.
All mountains in Poland are very beautiful.
Sudetenland
The western mountains stretching along the Polish border with the Czech Republic are the Sudetenland. Their highest ridge is Karkonosha (1603 meters - Snezhka). As in the case of the Carpathians, geographical zoning divides the Sudetenland into 3 parts: Central, Western and Eastern. A characteristic feature of the ancient Sudetenland is the presence of large hollows of intermountain and smooth outlines of the slopes of most of the mountains.
Due to such uniqueness of the territory of Poland with numerous mountain ranges, this country attracts lovers of skiing and hiking.
Tourists hiking in the mountains in Poland for skiing or hiking have the advantage of choosing the most varied options to their liking.
Mountains of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
The territories of the Czech Republic and Slovakia are also mostly represented by mountainous areas. In the western parts, they are heavily destroyed and look like German mountains (medium-high), not exceeding 1, 500 meters. And to the east lies the Carpathian mountain arc, but much larger in height and younger in age. However, it, composed of sedimentary rocks, has rounded peaks and gentle slopes.
Only in some places where there is an exit of rocks of the crystalline basement, mountain ranges have sharper peaks and rather steep cliffs.
Mountains of germany
Not only the mountains in Poland, but also the slopes of Germany attract tourists.
In these places, the mountain system is very interesting due to the presence of several large mountain ranges with wonderful nature and interesting hikes for tourists. The most extensive mountains - the Bavarian Alps, are located in the south of the country and border on Austria. The highest point is Zyugspitz (height over 3000 meters). And the other peaks have heights of at least 2000 meters. And many of them are covered with snow.
Southeast of the country, dominated by dense forests and a huge number of mineral springs, is the summit of the Black Forest.
Near the regions of Saxony, the large mountain range Herzinsky mountains extends. They are very popular with travelers, especially for visiting them in the summer.
Holidays in the mountains of Poland
The indelible impressions are left by the mountains of Poland, enchanting with their unique beauty. At their feet are wonderful places of rest.
Some of the most attractive resorts:
- The largest tourist center in Poland Zakopane (Tatras). There is a climatological station, a base for visitors to the magnificent National Park, a modern cable car to Gubalowka and a cable car to Kasprowy Wierch, a large number of ski lifts, ski jumps, an ice rink, a slalom track, and a speed skating track. There is an opportunity for cultural education: a museum and architectural monuments.
- The famous resort and ski center Bukovina Tatshantskaya.
- The resort and recreation area is Szczawnica, which is very popular among rafting enthusiasts on the Danube River. Here is also the starting point for wonderful excursions around the Penins (mountain range).
- A large sports tourist resort with numerous ski lifts, with jumps, a cable car to the Malaya Kopu mountain (height 1325 m), a climatological station, a museum of tourism and sports. There is also an old church (XVIII century), transferred to these places from Norway.
