Wierchomla Wielka

Nowy Sącz County · Lesser Poland Voivodeship · Poland
Wierchomla Wielka — photo 1

Photos: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Wierchomla Wielka is a village in Poland.

Population: 684 (2021). Mountains nearby: Sądecki Beskids.

Facts: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap. More on Wikipedia

Trails nearby

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Wierchomla Mała – Bacówka nad WierchomląEasyOne-dayMarkedWierchomla Mała Bacówka nad WierchomląElevation profile525–895 m4 kmascent 2 m≈ 1 h walking2 km from the centreŻegiestów – Pusta WielkaEasyOne-dayMarkedŻegiestów Pusta WielkaElevation profile414–1 061 m7.5 kmascent 647 m≈ 3 h walking2.3 km from the centreŁomnica – Hala ŁabowskaModerateOne-dayMarkedŁomnica Hala ŁabowskaElevation profile379–1 035 m10.8 kmascent 696 m≈ 4 h walking2.6 km from the centreŻegiestów – SzczawnikModerateOne-dayMarkedŻegiestów SzczawnikElevation profile414–1 041 m12.3 kmascent 640 m≈ 4.5 h walking3.5 km from the centreŻegiestów – Bacówka PTTK pod WierchomląModerateOne-dayMarkedŻegiestów Bacówka PTTK pod WierchomląElevation profile413–1 041 m13.2 kmascent 235 m≈ 4 h walking3.6 km from the centrePiwniczna Zdrój – ŁabowaModerateTwo-dayMarkedPiwniczna Zdrój ŁabowaElevation profile364–1 039 m18.7 kmascent 776 m≈ 6 h walking3.8 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

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Jaworzyna KrynickaPeakJaworzyna KrynickaJastrzębikaltitude 1 114 m8.2 km from the centreJaworzyna Krynicka, or simply Jaworzyna, is a 1,114 m summit in the Sądecki Beskids and the highest point of the Jaworzyna Range.RadziejowaPeakRadziejowaJaworkialtitude 1 266 m13 km from the centreRadziejowa is the highest summit of the Sącz Beskids (Beskid Sądecki), 1,266 m high, and one of the mountains of the Crown of Polish Mountains.WatriskoPeakWatriskoJaworkialtitude 960 m15 km from the centreWatrisko is a rocky 960 m summit in the Small Pieniny (Małe Pieniny), the eastern part of the Pieniny range.Złomisty WierchPeakZłomisty WierchJaworkialtitude 1 224 m15 km from the centreZłomisty Wierch is a pair of wooded tops on the main ridge of the Radziejowa Range in the Sądecki Beskids, about 700 m apart.Wysokie Skałki (Wysoka)PeakWysokie Skałki (Wysoka)Jaworkialtitude 1 050 m17 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...DurbaszkaPeakDurbaszkaJaworkialtitude 934 m18 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.

What to visit

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Łomniczanka WaterfallWaterfallŁomniczanka WaterfallŁomnica-Zdrój4 km from the centreŁomniczanka Waterfall (Wodospad na Łomniczance) is a natural waterfall on the stream of the same name in the village of Łomnica-Zdrój, in the commune of Piwniczna...Hala ŁabowskaMountain meadowHala ŁabowskaUhryńaltitude 1 061 m6.3 km from the centreHala Łabowska is a large glade in the Sącz Beskids (Beskid Sądecki), in the middle part of the Jaworzyna Krynicka range, at about 1,060 m.Żegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseWater parks & thermal poolsŻegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseŻegiestów6.6 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.Nikifor Museum in Krynica-ZdrójMuseumNikifor Museum in Krynica-ZdrójKrynica-Zdrój13 km from the centreThe Nikifor Museum (Muzeum Nikifora) in Krynica-Zdrój is devoted to one of the world's best-known self-taught painters — Nikifor of Krynica, the Lemko Epifaniy...St James's Church in PowroźnikChurchSt James's Church in PowroźnikPowroźnik13 km from the centreThe Church of St James in Powroźnik is one of the oldest wooden churches in the Carpathians and is considered the oldest surviving church of the Lemko region.Homole GorgeNatureHomole GorgeJaworki17 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.

Craft nearby

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Krynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersWater parks & thermal poolsKrynica-Zdrój pump rooms: tasting the mineral watersKrynica-Zdrój13 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.Barć Apiary in Kamianna, the Beekeepers' VillageHoney & meaderiesBarć Apiary in Kamianna, the Beekeepers' VillageKamianna16 km from the centreThe Barć ("Bee Tree") apiary in the Lemko village of Kamianna, between Krynica-Zdrój and Nowy Sącz, is one of Poland's best-known beekeeping places, and Kamianna is...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.Szczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumWater parks & thermal poolsSzczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumSzczawnica21 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,...Autumn Redyk in Szczawnica: sheep drive, oscypek and shepherdsMarkets & fairsAutumn Redyk in Szczawnica: sheep drive, oscypek and shepherdsSzczawnica23 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...Chodorowa vineyard near Grybów: tour and wine tastingWine & tastingsChodorowa vineyard near Grybów: tour and wine tastingChodorowa29 km from the centreThe Chodorowa vineyard (Winnica Chodorowa) lies in the hills of the Rożnów Foothills (Pogórze Rożnowskie), a few kilometres from the small town of Grybów in the...

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Żegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseWater parks & thermal poolsŻegiestów-Zdrój spa: the Anna pump room and the Spa HouseŻegiestów6.6 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-Zdrój13 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.Szczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumWater parks & thermal poolsSzczawnica spa: pump room, waters and the InhalatoriumSzczawnica21 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,...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

887 mMountain shelterBacówka PTTK nad WierchomląSądecki Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailStaffed
Hala Łabowska Hut1 061 mMountain shelterHala Łabowska HutSądecki Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailOpen fire inside (smoke hut)Staffed
552 mSpringSpring Za KapliczkąSądecki Beskids · PolandNot verified340 m from a trail
434 mSpringSpring under KicarzSądecki Beskids · PolandNot verified50 m from a trail
527 mMineral springMineral Spring, 527 mSądecki Beskids · PolandNot verifiedOn a trailMineral water
546 mSpringStefan SpringSądecki Beskids · PolandNot verifiedOn a trailMarked as drinkable

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 – Krynica-Zdrój ≈338 km, ≈5 h without queues: M-10 to Krakovets → Krakovets – Korczowa checkpoint → toll-free A4 via Rzeszów to Tarnów (≈163 km) → DW977 towards Gorlice → DW981 to Krynica (≈260 km, ≈3 h 35 min from the border). Via Smilnytsia – Krościenko the distance is about the same (≈335 km) but the mountain roads are slow (≈7 h 40 min): DK84 – Sanok – DK28 via Krosno and Gorlice.

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

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