Little Beskids

The Little Beskids are a mountain range in southern Poland, part of the Western Beskids sub-range of the Carpathians. The range is dominated by rounded, forested peaks with the highest point at Czupel (933 metres).

The area is popular for day hikes, multi-day walks and cycling along marked trails that connect ridgelines and small mountain villages. Outdoor activities include moderate climbs to multiple summits, forest walks, and several small ski areas and slopes serving local winter recreation.

The Little Beskids are a natural mountain system formed as part of the Carpathians. Human use has long included pastoralism, forestry and small-scale mountain agriculture; tourism infrastructure expanded through the 20th century to support hiking and winter sports.

The range lies in southern Poland, spanning parts of the Silesian and Lesser Poland voivodeships, and is within easy reach of regional towns and cities in the Beskidy foothills.

• Trails and access: Offers a network of waymarked hiking and cycling trails of varying difficulty that link villages and summits across the range.
• Winter access: Small local ski areas and winter walking routes make the range accessible in winter, but conditions can be icy above 700 metres.

What to See #

• Czupel (933 m): A forested ridge and the highest summit in the Little Beskids at 933 metres above sea level, marked by trails that lead to panoramic viewpoints.
• Leskowiec (approx. 922 m): A separate peak reaching roughly 922 metres, with established hiking routes and a small chapel near the summit used by local walkers.
• Magurka Wilkowicka (approx. 909 m): A frequently visited peak around 900 metres known for its views over nearby valleys and for local skiing and walking routes.