Jaworki

Nowy Targ County · Lesser Poland Voivodeship · Poland
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Jaworki is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczawnica, Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. It lies in the upper part of the Grajcarek valley, at the border of the Małe Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki mountains, in the area historically known as Ruś Szlachtowska. The southern part of the village reaches the main ridge of the Małe Pieniny, which forms the Polish-Slovak border, while the eastern boundary is at the Obidza Pass. The Skalski Potok and Kamienka rivers flow into the Grajcarek within the village.

The area was settled in the 15th century by nomadic Vlach shepherds, with the first written mention of Jaworki in 1581. In 1600, the village passed from the Ostrogski princes to the Lubomirski family. Until 1951, Jaworki and neighboring villages formed a Lemko ethnographic enclave. After World War II, most Lemko inhabitants were deported. On January 1, 2008, the former villages of Biała Woda and Czarna Woda were incorporated into Jaworki.

Jaworki is known for its scenic nature, location in the Pieniny mountains, and Lemko heritage. The village features the remains of Homola Castle and a former Greek Catholic church. Nature reserves in the area include the Homole Gorge, Biała Woda, and Wysokie Skałki. Jaworki is part of the westernmost continuous Ukrainian ethnic territory.

Visitors can explore numerous hiking trails, such as Lisnickie Saddle – Szlachtowa, Krościenko nad Dunajcem – Burzana, Sromowce Niżne – Kosarzyska. Mountain enthusiasts can climb peaks like Trzy Korony, Wysoki Wierch, Szafranówka, Palenica, Sokolica, and Wysokie Skałki. Notable sights include the Homole Gorge, Zaskalnik Waterfall, and the Józef Szalay Pieniny Museum. For accommodation, shelters such as PTTK Orlica, Pod Durbaszką, Na Przehybie, and Trzy Korony are available. In Szczawnica, visitors can enjoy the spa with its mineral water and inhalatorium.

Getting there from Ukraine

Lviv – Szczawnica ≈384 km, ≈5 h 25 min without queues: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Brzesko (≈198 km) → DK75 to Nowy Sącz → DW969 via Stary Sącz and Łącko to Krościenko nad Dunajcem → Szczawnica. ≈306 km, ≈4 h from the border.

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

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Jaworki – Korbalowa Pass/Stráňanské SaddleEasyOne-dayMarkedJaworki Korbalowa Pass/Stráňanské SaddleElevation profile559–961 m4.2 kmascent 393 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from the centrePiwniczna-Zdrój – JaworkiModerateTwo-dayMarkedPiwniczna-Zdrój JaworkiElevation profile370–997 m17.5 kmascent 627 m≈ 5.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreJaworki – Rozdziela PassEasyOne-dayMarkedJaworki Rozdziela PassElevation profile569–849 m4.4 kmascent 280 m≈ 1.5 h walkingunder 1 km from the centreBaza namiotowa Pod Wysoką – Hut under DurbaszkaEasyOne-dayMarkedBaza namiotowa Pod Wysoką Hut under DurbaszkaElevation profile707–900 m2.4 kmascent 188 m≈ 60 min walking1.5 km from the centreJunction – Hut under DurbaszkaEasyOne-dayMarkedJunction Hut under DurbaszkaElevation profile707–900 m3 kmascent 30 m≈ 45 min walking1.5 km from the centreLesnické Saddle – SzlachtowaEasyOne-dayMarkedLesnické Saddle SzlachtowaElevation profile519–898 m6.8 kmascent 224 m≈ 2 h walking2 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

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DurbaszkaPeakDurbaszkaJaworkialtitude 934 m2.5 km from the centreDurbaszka is an inconspicuous 934 m summit on the main ridge of the Small Pieniny (Małe Pieniny), in the eastern part of the Pieniny.Wysokie Skałki (Wysoka)PeakWysokie Skałki (Wysoka)Jaworkialtitude 1 050 m2.9 km from the centre1 trail to the topWysokie Skałki, also called Wysoka (Slovak: Vysoké Skalky), is a 1,050 m summit on the main ridge of the Small Pieniny and the highest point of the entire Pieniny and...WatriskoPeakWatriskoJaworkialtitude 960 m3.1 km from the centreWatrisko is a rocky 960 m summit in the Small Pieniny (Małe Pieniny), the eastern part of the Pieniny range.Wysoki WierchPeakWysoki WierchSzlachtowaaltitude 898 m3.2 km from the centreWysoki Wierch (Slovak Šľachovky or Šlachtovský vrch) is an 898 m dome-shaped summit in the Small Pieniny, right on the Polish–Slovak border.JarmutaPeakJarmutaSzlachtowaaltitude 794 m3.5 km from the centreJarmuta is a 794 m massif in the Small Pieniny in southern Poland, above the spa town of Szczawnica. It stands well apart from its neighbours and has two main summits:...SzafranówkaPeakSzafranówkaSzczawnicaaltitude 742 m5.6 km from the centre1 trail to the topSzafranówka (Slovak: Šafranovka) is a 742 m summit on the main ridge of the Small Pieniny, with the Polish–Slovak border running over its top.

What to visit

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Homole GorgeNatureHomole GorgeJaworkiunder 1 km from the centreThe Homole Gorge (Wąwóz Homole) is one of the most beautiful rocky gorges in Poland. It lies in the Little Pieniny, in the Lemko village of Jaworki near Szczawnica.Józef Szalay Pieniny MuseumMuseumJózef Szalay Pieniny MuseumSzlachtowa1.9 km from the centreThe Józef Szalay Pieniny Museum (Muzeum Pienińskie im. Józefa Szalaya) is a branch of the Nowy Sącz District Museum (Muzeum Ziemi Sądeckiej).Zaskalnik FallsWaterfallZaskalnik FallsSzczawnica4.9 km from the centreZaskalnik is a small but very picturesque waterfall on the Sopotnicki stream (Sopotnicki Potok) near the spa town of Szczawnica.Szczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumWater parks & thermal poolsSzczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumSzczawnica5.3 km from the centreThe Szczawnica spa (Uzdrowisko Szczawnica) is all about water and air: in the valley of the Grajcarek stream, between the Pieniny and the Beskid Sądecki at 430–500 m,...Wodospad Wielki in ObidzaWaterfallWodospad Wielki in ObidzaObidza11 km from the centreWodospad Wielki ("Great Waterfall") is a natural cascade 5 m high on the Majdan stream, also called Majdański Potok, in the village of Obidza in the Łącko commune of...Niedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle)CastleNiedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle)Niedzica-Zamek17 km from the centreDunajec Castle in Niedzica is one of the most beautiful castles in Poland. It stands on a rock at 566 m above sea level, about 35 m above the surface of Lake Czorsztyn...

Craft nearby

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Autumn Redyk in Szczawnica: sheep drive, oscypek and shepherdsMarkets & fairsAutumn Redyk in Szczawnica: sheep drive, oscypek and shepherdsSzczawnica7 km from the centreRedyk is an old Carpathian shepherding custom: in spring the flocks are driven up to the mountain pastures (hale), and in autumn, after the cheese-making season, they...Majerz Meadow Shepherd's Hut, Pieniny National Park: oscypek and żętycaCheese dairies & pasturesMajerz Meadow Shepherd's Hut, Pieniny National Park: oscypek and żętycaKrośnica16 km from the centreMajerz meadow (hala) sits on a 689 m hill between Czorsztyn-Nadzamcze and the village of Hałuszowa, above Lake Czorsztyn.Żegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseWater parks & thermal poolsŻegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseŻegiestów19 km from the centreŻegiestów-Zdrój is a small spa in the narrow Poprad valley in the Beskid Sądecki, a kilometre and a half from the village of Żegiestów and a few kilometres from Muszyna.Personall Kraft Brewpub, Stary SączCraft beer & breweriesPersonall Kraft Brewpub, Stary SączStary Sącz19 km from the centrePersonall Kraft is a family-run brewpub in Stary Sącz where the beer is brewed right in the dining hall: the big brewing vessels are visible from the tables.Fruit Harvest Festival in Łącko: village stands, fruit and folkloreMarkets & fairsFruit Harvest Festival in Łącko: village stands, fruit and folkloreŁącko20 km from the centreŁącko, in the Dunajec valley between Stary Sącz and the Pieniny, is one of Poland's best-known fruit-growing areas: the slopes around are covered with apple, pear and...Krynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersWater parks & thermal poolsKrynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersKrynica-Zdrój29 km from the centreKrynica-Zdrój grew up around its mineral springs, and the best way to feel the spa is to walk round its pump rooms and taste the local waters.

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Szczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumWater parks & thermal poolsSzczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumSzczawnica5.3 km from the centreThe Szczawnica spa (Uzdrowisko Szczawnica) is all about water and air: in the valley of the Grajcarek stream, between the Pieniny and the Beskid Sądecki at 430–500 m,...Żegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseWater parks & thermal poolsŻegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseŻegiestów19 km from the centreŻegiestów-Zdrój is a small spa in the narrow Poprad valley in the Beskid Sądecki, a kilometre and a half from the village of Żegiestów and a few kilometres from Muszyna.Krynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersWater parks & thermal poolsKrynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersKrynica-Zdrój29 km from the centreKrynica-Zdrój grew up around its mineral springs, and the best way to feel the spa is to walk round its pump rooms and taste the local waters.

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

834 mMountain shelterSchronisko pod DurbaszkąPieniny · PolandStandingOn a trailStaffed
899 mMountain shelterChatka WątorówkaSądecki Beskids · PolandStanding90 m from a trailStaffed
931 mMountain shelterBacówka na ObidzySądecki Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailStaffed
Przehyba Hut1 138 mMountain shelterPrzehyba HutSądecki Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailSleeps up to 50Meals served
457 mMountain shelterOrlica HutPieniny · PolandStandingOn a trailSleeps up to 44Staffed
823 mMountain shelterMagóry ShelterSądecki Beskids · PolandStanding280 m from a trailStaffed

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Krakovets – Korczowa — road, 24/7
  • Shehyni – Medyka — road, 24/7 Pedestrian crossing is not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service — check dpsu.gov.ua before the trip.
  • Smilnytsia – Krościenko — road, 24/7
  • Hrushiv – Budomierz — road, 24/7
  • Mostyska – Przemyśl (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

Lviv – Szczawnica ≈384 km, ≈5 h 25 min without queues: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Brzesko (≈198 km) → DK75 to Nowy Sącz → DW969 via Stary Sącz and Łącko to Krościenko nad Dunajcem → Szczawnica. ≈306 km, ≈4 h from the border.

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

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