Surówki Clearing

The hiking trail from Naprawa Dolna via Luboń Mały and Surówki Glade leads to the summit of Luboń Wielki, and the hike takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Surówki Glade, also known as Krzysiami, is located in the Beskid Wyspowy mountain range on the western ridge of Luboń Wielki. It is a vast, picturesque meadow offering beautiful views of the Rabka Basin, the Gorce Mountains, and the Orawa-Podhale Range, with the Tatra Mountains visible in the distance, including the peak of Luboń Wielki with its distinctive transmitter tower. The glade is divided into two parts: the lower section, with a few farm buildings, and the upper section, with four remote homesteads. Although the infrastructure is modest, the glade is rich in flora and fauna, and its history is deeply rooted in local pastoral traditions. The glade was created by clearing forests, a common practice in the Beskids. An important feature of the landscape here is the stone piles, which are the result of farmers clearing stones from the fields to make the land suitable for cultivation. Another interesting aspect is the military history of this place: in 1944, the German army burned down shepherd huts on the glade to destroy a base for partisans operating in the area. Administratively, the area belongs to Rabka-Zdrój, and its residents are affiliated with the parish in Skomielna Biała. The Zimny Potok stream flows from the glade, and on its edge, there is a memorial site commemorating a helicopter crash that occurred in 1985. Surówki Glade is not only an attractive destination for tourists but also a place with a rich history and beautiful landscapes that invite visitors.