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Bieszczady Forest Railway

Majdan 17, 38-607 Cisna, woj. podkarpackie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Narrow-Gauge Railways

Bieszczady Forest Railway

The Bieszczady Forest Railway is one of the most spectacular narrow-gauge railways in Poland (750 mm gauge), operating from its base in Majdan near Cisna through the wild areas of the Bieszczady Mountains.

Location and surroundings

The railway runs in two directions from Majdan: west to Balnica (about 9 km) and east towards Przysłup and Dołżyca, through the forests and valleys of the Bieszczady.

History

The railway was built between 1890 and 1898 and launched on 21 January 1898. From 1953 it was used as a forest railway. Operations were suspended on 1 December 1994, and since July 1997 it has functioned as a tourist attraction on a shortened route, run by the Bieszczady Forest Railway Foundation.

Who it's for

An attraction for tourists visiting the Bieszczady; in 2024 it carried about 166,400 passengers - the most of all Polish narrow-gauge railways.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Rides on routes from Majdan (including Majdan - Przysłup, Majdan - Balnica)
  • Tickets online or at the ticket office at Majdan station

Seasonality and hours

Regularly May-September; during winter holidays; off-season on request. The current timetable and prices are on the operator's website.

Getting there

Majdan station near Cisna.

Contact

  • Phone: 13 468 63 35
  • E-mail: biuro@fbkl.pl
  • Web: kolejka.bieszczady.pl
Cost: bilet peronowy normalny 2 zł; przykładowo Majdan - Przysłup normalny 23 zł (sezon 2024/2025) Visit duration: approx. 2-3.5 hrs (depending on the route) Seasonality: May-September and winter holidays

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bieszczadzka_Kolejka_Le%C5%9Bna; https://kolejka.bieszczady.pl/; https://kolejka.bieszczady.pl/kontakt/