The most important predator is the lynx. On the shores of the Dunajec the otter thrives. The first permanent human settlements in the Pieniny mountains date back to 1257, when Polish princess Kinga was given nearby lands. In 1280, the princess founded a monastery at Stary Sącz, later the Czorsztyn castle was built. This castle belonged to Poland, on the southern side of the Dunajec valley, the Hungarians built their own, then called Dunajec (today it belongs to Poland and its name is Niedzica). In 1997, the Dunajec valley was flooded as a result of construction of a river dam. There are 34 kilometres of tourist walking trails in the park, from such peaks as Sokolica and Trzy Korony one can have excellent view on the Pieniny and the Tatra mountains as well as the Dunajec. The Park's main attraction is a river trip on wooden rafts, very popular among all tourists. See also Polish National Parks Dunajec River Gorge Dunajec river castles External links Park's official website More info about the Park The Board of Polish National Parks Pieniny National Park portal page National parks of Poland Parks in Lesser Poland Voivodeship Protected areas established in 1932 Protected areas of the Western Carpathians Transboundary protected areas 1932 establishments in Poland Nowy Targ County