Pietraszowa (814 m a.s.l.) is a peaceful forested summit in the southern part of the Beskid Mały range in southern Poland — a quiet gem well off the beaten track. If you love the feeling of walking through dense woodland with occasional meadow clearings opening up around you, this hill will not disappoint.
The summit is entirely covered by forest, but several charming clearings break up the canopy. On the eastern slopes, descending toward the Krzywy Potok valley, you will find the Zokowa and Gołasie (also called Gałasiówka) glades — both gradually being reclaimed by the forest, giving them a wild, unhurried feel. Smaller clearings dot the area near the summit and along the western slopes above the Młyńszczanka stream valley. The ridge of Pietraszowa also marks the watershed between the Soła and Skawa river catchments, a subtle but fascinating geographical detail. In autumn, the mixed woodland turns into a canvas of gold and russet, making the trail especially rewarding.
How to reach the summitAn interesting geographical curiosity: rainwater falling on the western side of the ridge flows toward the Soła river, while water on the eastern side makes its way to the Skawa — two entirely different river systems separated by just a few metres.