Sokolica


The Pieniny is a mountain range in the south of Poland and the north of Slovakia. The most famous summit of the Pieniny Mountains called Sokolica. It reaches 747 m above sea level. Geologically it is part of the Pieniny Klippen Belt, made of limestone. At the top there are pines relic, one of them is 500 years old. South wall Sokolica falls almost vertically, makes more than three hundred meter gap to the Dunajec River Gorge.

Linked to: Three Crowns, Niedzica Castle,  Pieniny meadowsPieniny meadows (continuation)

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  1. What a magnificent mountain range. Love the lone tree dangling in the landscape.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. Your pictures make me want to visit! Such amazing beautiful scenery!

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  3. WHat a pretty sight!

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  4. Beautiful image.. Found you through Sweet Shot!

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  5. Lovely tree in foreground!

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  6. What a wonderful photo - absolutely marvelous composition!
    Thank you so much for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/04/french-corner-bakery.html

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  7. Stunning scenery and photo.

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  8. Looks very beautiful !

    Gattina
    ABC Wednesday Team
    htt://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

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  9. That literally takes my breath away! How beautiful!

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  11. What a beautiful view

    Mollyxxx

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  12. It's been ages since I've done some walking in Polish mountains (I'm originally from Krakow). Looking at your picture makes me think I need to remedy this! And fast!

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  13. You have some wonderful scenery in your part of the world! That's amazing to see.

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  14. Wonderful shot of stunning scenery, so many pine trees almost covering
    the mountainside.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  15. Oh! Such a wonderful place! I could sit there for a long time and just look....♥
    Wonderful photo

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