Cergowa (716 m a.s.l.) is one of the most distinctive summits of the Low Beskids — its forested silhouette dominates the skyline above the town of Dukla and rewards visitors with a wonderful observation tower and a peaceful, unhurried atmosphere. If you are looking for a great day hike away from the crowds, this is the place.
The mountain has three separate tops and hides plenty of surprises on its slopes: sandstone outcrops, around ten narrow fissure caves, and a picturesque little pond locals call 'Morskie Oko'. The beech forests turn golden in autumn, snow-dusted trails make for magical winter walks, and spring brings fresh green all the way to the summit. Paragliders are also regular visitors, drawn by the favourable flying conditions.
How to reach the summitThe caves of Cergowa are among the earliest documented in Poland — Jesuit naturalist Gabriel Rzączyński described them as far back as 1721, and local legend speaks of underground tunnels stretching all the way to the castle at Odrzykoń near Krosno.