Abstract
The main aim of this paper is presentation of the most characteristic outcrops/geological monuments, which occur in Szczawnica spa vicinity and are perfect geotouristic objects. These objects are presented with short geological/geomorphological remarks about their origin, development and signifi cance in natural sciences. They provide the excellent inanimate natural monuments (geotourist trail in Pieniny Mountains from Szczawnica to Červený Kláštor, Palenica Mountain, Zawiasy area, Bryjarka Mountain, Jarmuta Mountain and Zaskalnik Waterfall), which can be used for better understanding of the history of our Earth and numerous geological processes, which „sculptured” its surface, especially very complicated geological story of the Pieniny Klippen Belt.
Highlights
The name Szczawnica was mentioned in 13th century documents
The sedimentation took place about 40–35 Ma in the northeastern part of Alpine Tethys Ocean, which is known as Magura Basin
The Piwniczna Sandstone Member rocks of the Magura Formation build the upper part of the waterfall
Summary
The name Szczawnica was mentioned in 13th century documents. The Szczawnica mineral waters were known already in medieval times (e.g., Golonka, 2006; Golonka, Krobicki, 2007; Golonka et al, 2014; and papers cited therein). Since 16th the mineral water were known and used as medical treatment. The spa was developed during XIX century by the Szalay family. Józef Szalay developed the modern health resort in the second half of XIX century. Józef Dietl, the president of Kraków and famous balneologist contributed to the spa development. Today Szczawnica is a famous destination for thousands of patients, vacationers and tourists. They admire the XIXth century architecture monument, splendid parks and beautiful surroundings (Fig. 2)
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