Beskid Dukielski (also known as the Dukla Beskid) is the central portion of the Low Beskids (Beskid Niski) mountain range in southeastern Poland. It lies north of the Dukla Pass and derives its name from the nearby town of Dukla.
Geography
The range extends from the valleys of the Wisłoka and Ryjak rivers in the west to the area around Królik Polski, Daliowa, and Czeremcha in the east. Its northern boundary follows the road linking Nowy Żmigród and Dukla. The region is part of the Outer Eastern Carpathians and is situated at approximately 49°34′ N latitude and 21°41′ E longitude.
Geology
Beskid Dukielski is composed predominantly of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone, shale, and conglomerates. The geological structure makes the area prone to landslides.
Highest Peaks
The highest summit in the Beskid Dukielski is Baranie (also rendered as “Ram’s”), reaching an elevation of 754 m (2 475 ft) above sea level. Other notable peaks, listed with their approximate elevations, are:
- Cergowa – 716 m
- Piotruś – 728 m
- Ostra – 687 m
- Chyrowa – 695 m
- Dania – 696 m
- Polana – 651 m
- Łysa Góra – 641 m
- Grzywacka Góra – 567 m
- Nad Tysowym – 711 m
- Żydowska Góra – 719 m
- Zimny Wierch – 702 m
- Czerteż – 648 m
Environment and Land Use
The mountains are heavily forested, with mixed coniferous‑deciduous stands typical of the Carpathian foothills. The terrain supports a variety of flora and fauna and is a popular area for hiking, nature tourism, and cultural visits, especially to the region’s wooden churches and traditional villages.
Bibliography (selected)
- Beskid Dukielski, Rewasz, Pruszków, 1999. ISBN 83‑85557‑62‑8 (in Polish).
- Wojciech Krukar, Rymanów Zdrój, Iwonicz‑Zdrój i okolice. Mapa turystyczno‑nazewnicza, Ruthenus, Krosno, ISBN 83‑86588‑41‑1 (in Polish).
Categories: Mountain ranges of Poland; Mountain ranges of the Eastern Carpathians.
