Smerek: Hotels and Accommodation

Book a hotel in Smerek and get to know the village: in 1946, the entire population of the village was forcibly resettled, and most of the buildings were burned down; buildings in the Garb hamlet survived until the 1950s. If you are interested in Smerek’s local history, the Garb hamlet offers a specific historical point of reference.

Nature

The summit of Smerek is located in the Western Bieszczady Mountains, reaches 1,222 metres and forms the western continuation of the ridge of Połonina Wetlińska.

Culture

Smerek’s cultural heritage includes a wooden Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr, as well as former industrial and rural buildings.

Experiences

The red-marked Main Beskid Trail leads from Smerek to the summit; the route is approximately 4.8 kilometres long and takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. If you would like to experience the summit on foot, the Main Beskid Trail offers a clearly defined route for this.

Geographical Location

Smerek is a historic village in the Wetlina Valley, between Połonina Wetlińska and the border ridge. Its oldest and largest part developed along Niedźwiedzi Potok, a right-bank tributary of the Wetlina.

On Site

Today, Smerek is a developing tourist destination with accommodation and dining facilities. For further comparisons with other localities, you can open the pages on Roztoki Dolne, Przysłup, Cisna, Olszanica, Górzanka, Buk, Myczków and Łukawica.

Getting Around

The summit of Smerek lies within Bieszczady National Park; there, you may only travel on designated paths.

To the higher-level travel overview: Leski.