TARNICA szlak z Wołosate [Bieszczady]

Tarnica is the highest peak in the Polish Bieszczady Mountains (1,346 m above sea level), a member of the Crown of Polish Mountains and the Crown of the Beskids. It's also a must-see destination on Bieszczady hikes, famous for its stunning views... and the long queue for a photo with the cross. The Shortest Trail to Tarnica from Wołosate As always, the shortest trail is the most popular. In the case of Tarnica, it's the blue trail from Wołosate, which, according to the arrow, will take you to the summit in over 2 hours. In reality, if you're not well-versed in mountain trails, the ascent can take a bit longer. The trail to Tarnica quickly reaches the edge of the forest and begins to climb steeply. There are information boards and benches here. It's a great place for a second breakfast. You can assume that a wooden shelter will appear halfway up, and signs also confirm that the summit is an hour away. About 30 minutes before the summit, the trail emerges from the forest. Szeroki Wierch is beautifully visible on the left, the pass, and Tarnica itself, smiling broadly down on us. However, keep an eye out for the cross at the summit, as the perspective here is a bit off-putting. The downside of the longer route is the stairs, which can be a bit unsettling. Tarnica is a very pleasant peak with a view. In good weather, you can see the Tatra Mountains, the Ukrainian Gorgany, or the Romanian Pietrosul Rodnei in the Rodna Mountains. Such distant views are certainly impressive. There's also, of course, Połonina Caryńska and a large portion of the Bieszczady peaks. The peak's name comes from the Romanian word "tarnita," meaning saddle. And so, due to its appearance, the pass below the summit, separating Tarnica from Szeroki Wierch, was originally called this. At the summit, you'll find several benches and a metal cross. It's 8.5 meters high, weighs half a ton, and is the third such structure to stand at this location. The first one was erected in 1979 and later moved to nearby Halicz. A larger structure was erected in its place, but it was destroyed by a storm. The current cross, however, was placed in 2000. From Tarnica, stunning views of the Bieszczady Mountains stretch in almost every direction. Both the Polish and Ukrainian parts of the range are visible. The closest peaks are particularly visible: Krzemień, Kopa Bukowska, Szeroki Wierch, and Halicz. A little further northwest, our two most beautiful mountain pastures: Caryńska and Wetlińska, as well as Wielka and Mała Rawka and Krzemieniec. In addition, Ukrainian peaks include Pikuj, Kiczera, and Czeremcha. On clear days, you can also see the Tatra Mountains, over 220 km away, and the peaks of the Beskid Niski (140 km). The closer Ukrainian Gorgany range is slightly easier to spot. These are some of the wildest mountains in Europe. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Blue Trail to Tarnice 04:17 Tarnica Peak 05:44 Summary #interestingplaces #travelwithchildren #tourism #vacation #bieszczady