Groń (687 m a.s.l.) is a forested peak in the Małe Pieniny (Little Pieniny) range, rising quietly above the spa town of Szczawnica in southern Poland. It may not be the tallest summit around, but its woodland calm, open meadows and easy access from the valley make it a genuinely rewarding half-day outing.
The summit itself is covered in forest, but the slopes open up generously — the western side descends toward the Dunajec River via the Świerków Łaz clearing, while broad meadows spread across the southern, southeastern and northern flanks, offering pleasant views of the surrounding ridges. The steep slope dropping toward Szczawnica and the Grajcarek valley is known as Hulina, and it is particularly atmospheric in autumn when the trees turn gold. At 590 m on this slope sits the small settlement of Hulina, and between Groń and the neighbouring peak of Palenica — just 250 m to the southeast — a handful of houses make up the tiny hamlet also called Groń, sitting at around 660 m. Just below the main summit to the northeast lies Niżny Groń (605 m), whose northern side is clear of trees and provides an additional viewpoint.
How to reach the summitGroń is administratively part of Szczawnica in Nowy Targ County, Małopolska region. Combining it with a visit to neighbouring Palenica makes for a lovely loop through classic Pieniny scenery.