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Palenica in Poland - a man and woman standing on top of a mountain.
Palenica in Poland - a man and woman standing on top of a mountain.
Palenica in Poland - a person standing on rocks near a body of water.
Winter scene in Palenica, Szczawnica, featuring the stunning snow-covered landscape of a ski resort, including a chalet and sports center facilities.
Winter sports scene at Palenica in Szczawnica, Poland featuring a charming challet nestled in a snowy mountain landscape with an overall beautiful winter scenery.

Palenica Overview

The Palenica Ski Resort, set amidst picturesque surroundings, is a delightful haven for ski enthusiasts and families alike. With its breathtaking views and well-prepared ski routes, Palenica offers a unique blend of relaxation and exhilaration.

The resort is praised for its efficient service and convenient amenities. The ski lift, noted for its efficiency, is particularly popular among visitors, offering a great solution for families, with minimal waiting times. The resort also facilitates ski lessons with on-site equipment rental and instructors readily available, ensuring a seamless experience for beginners. The slopes cater to a variety of skills, from novice to advanced levels, with the diverse and demanding blue slope being a highlight.

The resort's entertainment offerings extend beyond skiing, with various attractions for children and adults, offering a nice balance of leisure and activity. One can enjoy a leisurely coffee while soaking up the stunning views, or engage in a bit of active recreation.

While the resort may not be the ideal spot for snowboarding due to the profile of the driveway to the ski lift, it shines in the summer months as a starting point for mountain hikes. Moreover, it offers decent equipment at a fair price, with most staff being helpful and willing to assist.

The well-kept slopes afford beautiful views and provide a pleasant skiing experience. Despite being occasionally crowded at the top, the slope retains its allure, and the option to ski in the evening, when the slope is less crowded, is a welcome feature. However, there is room for improvement in terms of price list clarity and information accessibility.

Overall, Palenica Ski Resort, with its impressive service, stunning views, and a varied range of activities, is highly recommended for a memorable skiing or family holiday experience.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

139
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

1.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

5
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
3.0%
Intermediate
97.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Palenica

Where is Palenica?

Palenica is a ski resort in Szczawnica, Poland, at coordinates 49.4300, 20.4800.

How many lifts does Palenica have?

Palenica has 5 lifts, serving 1 km of marked runs and 139 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Palenica?

Palenica has a peak elevation of 716 m, a base elevation of 453 m and a vertical drop of 263 m.

How is Palenica rated?

ShredIndex rates Palenica 57.7 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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139 ac

Skiable Terrain

1km

Total Run Distance

5total

Number of Lifts

716m

Peak Elevation

263m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

113.6cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (27.7cm)
14.9cm
Nov
26.5cm
Dec
27.7cm
Jan
22.2cm
Feb
14.0cm
Mar
13.3cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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