Trzy Korony
Sromowce Niżne, Poland
The best-known summit of the Pieniny, with a railed platform high above the loops of the Dunajec gorge. Hike up in about 1.5 to 2 hours from Sromowce Niżne or Krościenko; Pieniny National Park charges a small fee.
Trzy Korony (Three Crowns) is a mountain massif in Pieniny National Park in Lesser Poland and, at 982 m (the Okrąglica summit), the highest point of the Central Pieniny. From a small viewing platform on Okrąglica you look across a drop of about 500 m into the Dunajec gorge; in clear weather the view reaches Babia Góra, 63 km away, and you can also see the Tatras and Lake Czorsztyn. The platform holds only about 15 people.
Waymarked trails lead from Krościenko, Sromowce Niżne, Szczawnica and Czorsztyn to the Siodło saddle, from where it is about 15 minutes to the platform. Allow about 2 hours for the climb from Sromowce Niżne and about 2.5 hours from Krościenko. In season (according to polskieszlaki.pl roughly 20 April to 15 November; as of October 2026) there is a charge for access to the platform, and on warm weekends queues form. Weekdays, early mornings or autumn are better. It is often windy at the top. In Krościenko there is a paid car park on Trzech Koron street.
- Nearest town
- Sromowce Niżne, Poland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 49.4153, 20.4133
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Autokemping Správy PIENAPu - Červený KláštorCampsite2 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravans
- Camping LaskowscyCampsite3 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping DunajecCampsite3 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravans
- Pole Namiotowe CypelCampsite4 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- U AnnyCampsite8 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping ŁęgCampsite15 km from Trzy KoronyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Poland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Trzy Korony?
Trzy Korony is in Sromowce Niżne, Poland, at GPS 49.4153, 20.4133. It is about 6 km from Szczawnica.
Can you camp near Trzy Korony?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Autokemping Správy PIENAPu - Červený Kláštor, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Trzy Korony?
Trzy Korony is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pieniny: castles on the Dunajec and the Three Crowns.
What is there to see near Trzy Korony?
Places worth a stop nearby: Červený Kláštor (3 km), Niedzica Castle (7 km), Czorsztyn Castle (8 km) and St Michael the Archangel Church, Dębno (17 km).
When is the best time to visit Trzy Korony?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)