Back to the Beskid Wyspowy for some walks amid the autumnal colours. Back for to Dobra for the fifth time in a year and half, in the third season (having been in winter and in summer).
The peaks rising out of the low lying mists give the region its name - the 'Island Beskids'. Two days to do some walking. Below: The lower slopes of Łopień (962m).
Right: Looking up at the steep eastern slope of Śnieżnica (1,072m), the silver birches fiery amid the evergreen firs. The sun was in and out both days, creating a variety of subtly different autumnal moods. It did not rain.On 14-16 October, when Poland experienced its first snowfalls this year, a whole metre fell up here, disappearing quickly. The fields, however, were still very spongy, having absorbed large amounts of water. Below: local road leading from Dobra to Jurków. Everytime I climb Łopień, I get my bearings wrong. This time was no exception.
Not much drama in this landscape; rather, it's a contemplative mood that descends as one tramps the hills around Dobra. Below: It's exactly this I had in mind when looking at the Pennines through a train window last month.
Where to stay when visiting Dobra - the ideal year-round centre for walking in the Beskid Wyspowy - Gospodarstwo Agroturystyczna Zofia Nowak (tel: +48 18 333 0117). Warm hospitality, wonderful food (in large, hill-climbing quantities), a sincere welcome. Comfortable accommodation, good value. Mention 'Jeziorki' when booking!
I've come to love this place very dearly.
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2 comments:
wow great pictures, especially the leaves! very atmospheric. Makes me want to go walking in the hills...
Worth a blogmeet here someday! Lots of room for everyone to get creative (wifi), and food, drink and merriment in the evenings.
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