Konina can be explored through its varied routes and local features: hiking trails lead to Turbacz or over Borek Pass, while cycling and horse-riding routes follow other paths. In the valley of the Potok Konina stream, the stream forms a gorge; Koński Banior Waterfall is a local attraction. Traditional buildings in the regional highland style and the old Zagórzan dialect add to the picture of Konina. When planning a stay, it helps to consider whether trails, scenery or culture are your priority.

Hiking to Turbacz and over Borek

The “Z Koniny na Turbacz” hiking trail starts in Konina and ends at the PTTK mountain hut on Turbacz. It is described as an alternative northern ascent. From Borek Pass, the yellow trail continues to the hut. Another hike starts at Polana Potasznia in Konina, follows Brukowana Droga to Borek Pass, and continues along the blue trail to Rzeki. There is also a hiking trail from Koninki Hucisko through the Pasieka forest area to Konina Potasznia. At Borek Pass, the onward routes differ: the yellow trail leads to the hut on Turbacz, while the blue trail on the Polana Potasznia hike leads to Rzeki.

Cycling and horse-riding routes

A cycling route leads from Polana Potasznia in Konina along Brukowana Droga to Borek Pass. The route from Konina to Borek Pass via the so-called Brukowana Droga is also open to bicycle traffic. The named starting points are therefore Polana Potasznia and Konina, while both routes lead to Borek Pass. When choosing between the cycling options, you can start by considering the respective departure point.

Two horse-riding routes with stated lengths are listed for 2025: the Konina Potasznia–Pasieka–Koninki Hucisko route is 8.07 km long. The 12.24 km Trusiówka–Papieżówka–Borek Pass–Brukowana Droga–Konina Potasznia horse-riding route leads to Konina Potasznia. Another horse-riding route runs from Konina Potasznia along Brukowana Droga and over Borek Pass, then continues on the blue trail to Lubomierz Rzek. The sequence of places distinguishes the routes, as does their length: Konina Potasznia is the destination of one route and the starting point of the others.

Scenery and Zagórzan culture

Konina lies in the valley of the Potok Konina stream, which forms a gorge there. Koński Banior Waterfall is an attraction in Konina. In the Niedźwiedź municipality, Polana Potasznia is described as a particularly scenic area; it is also a named starting point for hiking and cycling routes.

The highlanders in Konina still speak the old Zagórzan dialect. Traditional buildings in the regional highland style add to this cultural connection. Language and building style are two distinct aspects of the local heritage and, alongside the named routes, offer another reason to consider Konina as a travel destination.

For the broader travel overview: Poręba Wielka.