Luboń Wielki (1022 m a.s.l.) is the most prominent peak of the Beskid Wyspowy range — a mountain that stands out boldly from its surroundings and can be spotted from miles away thanks to its characteristic broadcasting mast. This is a rewarding destination that combines accessible hiking trails, a cosy mountain shelter, sweeping panoramas, and a fascinating slice of history.
From the summit, the views open up mainly to the north and west, with the silhouettes of the Tatra Mountains, Gorce range, and Babia Góra all visible on clear days. The western ridge leading towards Naprawa offers a particularly lovely viewpoint from Polana Surówki meadow. The mountain is draped in spruce-fir forest on its lower slopes and Carpathian beech forest higher up, making it a colourful treat in autumn. On the south-eastern slope, a nature reserve protects the largest boulder field in the Beskid Wyspowy, along with rocky formations called Dziurawe Turnie and a cave.
How to reach the summitDuring World War II, the densely forested slopes of Luboń Wielki sheltered partisan fighters who hid in a camouflaged dugout in a place called Jamy — a reminder that this peaceful mountain has witnessed dramatic chapters of history.