5 Ideas for an Autumn Walk Around Krakow

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Autumn in Krakow and its surroundings is a perfect time to explore picturesque landscapes and enjoy the changing colors of nature. If you want to spend time outdoors, here are our five ideas for autumn walks around Krakow:

Autumn on the trail
Autumn on the trail

1. Ojcowski National Park

The first place worth visiting is Ojcowski National Park. Located just 15 kilometers from Krakow, it amazes with beautiful landscapes. Walking along its trails, you can admire impressive rock formations. In autumn, the Pr膮dnik Valley becomes especially charming, with colorful leaves creating a unique atmosphere. It's an ideal place for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those who enjoy active relaxation.

Ojc贸w - Green Educational Trail

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Ojc贸w - Green Educational Trail

Profil wysoko艣ci
straighten 1.7km
timer 48min
north_east 151m
south_east 132m

2. Zabierzowski Forest

Located near Balice Airport, Zabierzowski Forest is one of the largest forest complexes around Krakow. It takes about 20 minutes to get there from the center of Krakow. In Zabierzowski Forest, you'll find paved paths suitable for walking with a stroller, scooter, or children's bike, as well as many trails for a family walk.

Zabierz贸w Forest - Trails and Attractions

Zabierz贸w Forest - Trails and Attractions

Zabierz贸w Forest offers trails suitable for strollers and paths for children, as well as parking lots. ...

Path in Zabierz贸w Forest from Le艣na Street in Zabierz贸w
Path in Zabierz贸w Forest from Le艣na Street in Zabierz贸w

3. Zarabie and Che艂m Mountain in My艣lenice

Zarabie is a recreational park area located in the valley of the Raba River. Along the banks, there are pebbly beaches and walking and cycling paths. You'll also find a large shaded playground with a small zip line. There are many dining options, places for a bonfire, and areas for grilling.

The main attraction here is Che艂m Mountain - a peak rising above My艣lenice with a chairlift. On Che艂m Mountain, you'll find numerous hiking and skiing trails, as well as a fast-food bar with a viewing terrace.

Zarabie (recration area) and Che艂m Summit - My艣lenice

Zarabie (recration area) and Che艂m Summit - My艣lenice

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Zarabie in My艣lenice - rocky beaches along the Raba River
Zarabie in My艣lenice - rocky beaches along the Raba River
From My艣lenice to Che艂m Mountain
From My艣lenice to Che艂m Mountain

4. B艂臋dowska Desert

B艂臋dowska Desert - the largest inland area of shifting sands and dunes in Poland, surrounded by forest. This unique place is worth visiting any time of the year! B艂臋dowska Desert is located between the towns of B艂臋d贸w (to the west, in the neighboring Silesian Voivodeship), Klucze (to the east), and Chech艂o - to the north. To the south, it is surrounded by the B艂臋dowskie Forests.

B艂臋d贸w Desert - How to Get There, Viewpoints, Attractions

B艂臋d贸w Desert - How to Get There, Viewpoints, Attractions

B艂臋d贸w Desert - the largest inland area of flying sand and dunes in Poland. Surrounded by forest, the B艂臋d贸w Desert covers an area of approximately 33 km虏 (less than 10 km long and 4 km wide). ...

B艂臋d贸w Desert. Yellow trail: Czubatka, Klucze - B艂臋d贸w
B艂臋d贸w Desert. Yellow trail: Czubatka, Klucze - B艂臋d贸w
B艂臋d贸w Desert
B艂臋d贸w Desert

5. Szpil贸wka - Viewing Tower near Lipnica

Szpil贸wka, 516 meters above sea level, is a peak in the Wi艣nickie Foothills. The attraction that draws hikers here is the viewing tower, which can be reached by many paths, including from Iwkowa, Lipnica Murowana, or Rajbrot. It is one of the viewing towers located closest to Krakow.

Szpil贸wka - Observation Tower near Lipnica

Szpil贸wka - Observation Tower near Lipnica

Szpil贸wka, 516 meters above sea level, is a peak in the Wi艣nickie Foothills. The main attraction here is the observation tower, which you can reach by various trails, including from Iwkowa, Lipnica Murowana, or Rajbrot. ...

View from the tower on Szpil贸wka; photo by Joanna Paszkiewicz
View from the tower on Szpil贸wka; photo by Joanna Paszkiewicz

Why do leaves change color in autumn?

During autumn walks, we admire the colorful trees in parks and forests, marvel at the "burning" multicolored mountain hills, collect bouquets of colorful leaves, and joyfully shuffle through the dry leaves that have already fallen from the trees. Have you ever wondered with your children why leaves lose their green color and fall from trees in autumn?

We invite you to explore our interactive application: Why do leaves change color in autumn?

Why do leaves change color?
Why do leaves change color?
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