Halicz (Bieszczady) Mountain
Peak in Bieszczady Mountains with panoramic views
On the main Bieszczady ridge, Halicz is a popular hike for ridge walks and long views; trekkers follow marked paths through beech forest to panoramic summits and seasonal grazing pastures.
Halicz (Bieszczady) at a Glance#
Address: Halicz summit, Bieszczady Mountains, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland
About Halicz (Bieszczady)#
Halicz is a mountain peak in the Bieszczady Mountains in southeastern Poland. It forms part of the main ridge used by hikers exploring the Bieszczady range.
The summit lies within the landscape of the Bieszczady, an area known for open ridge walks and mountain meadows, and is visited by walkers following marked trails. It is one of several peaks that comprise the continuous highland ridgeline of the range.
Halicz sits in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship of Poland, in the southeastern part of the country near the border region with Ukraine, and is accessed from nearby trailheads and mountain villages.
- Hiking routes: Part of the Bieszczady mountain range and included within routes used by hikers traversing the main ridge in Poland’s southeast.
How to Get to Halicz (Bieszczady)#
Access from nearby trailheads in the Bieszczady National Park; common starting points include Ustrzyki Górne or the village of Wołosate. Marked hiking trails lead to the summit.
Tips for Visiting Halicz (Bieszczady)#
- Start early to avoid afternoon storms that can move quickly in the Bieszczady range.
- Wear sturdy boots; the summit contains steep heather and grassy ridges rather than rocky scrambling.
- Bring a map: trails can be indistinct in places and signage varies by season.
Best Time to Visit Halicz (Bieszczady)#
Summer and early autumn offer the best conditions for hiking; always check mountain forecasts for wind and rain.
Weather & Climate near Halicz (Bieszczady)#
Halicz (Bieszczady)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1260 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 69 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -11° | 72 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 75 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 12° | 5° | 121 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 162 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 98 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 95 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
