The Most Beautiful Walking Trails in Wolski Forest
Wolski Forest is one of the largest forest parks in Poland, with approximately 40 km of walking paths! Below, we present our favorite tracks for hiking in this extraordinary, green heart of Krakow, specially adjusted for tourists from outside Poland.
1. From Orlej to the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most scenic trails starting at the edge of Wolski Forest. Near the meadows of the University of Agriculture, you can see sheep grazing, and there is also a view of the bend of the Vistula River. Behind the tree line, the green roofs of the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery towers emerge. It's idyllic!
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Scenic route to the Kamedu艂贸w Monastery in Wolski Forest
2. From the Zoo to Pi艂sudski Mound
This is the most popular and wheelchair-friendly route in Wolski Forest. Starting from the Zoological Garden, the Aleja W臋drownik贸w (Wanderers' Alley) is a wide, asphalt path shaded by trees. At the mound, there is a spacious meadow on Sowi艅iec, with benches for resting and a playground.
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From the Zoo to Pi艂sudski Mound - the easiest trail for a walk with a stroller in Wolski Forest
3. Wolski D贸艂 and Panie艅skie Ska艂y Reserve
Here, you can feel like you're in the mountains - the trail is rugged and truly wild. It leads through a gorge in Wolski Forest, which is a remnant of the former course of the Rudawa River. Along the way, we pass the Panie艅skie Ska艂y (Maiden Rocks) - steep, limestone walls and boulders.
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The Maidens' Rocks and Wolski D贸艂 - Wolski Forest
4. From Bielany to Pi艂sudski Mound
Starting from the monastery in Bielany, the wide, asphalt walking path of Aleja W臋drownik贸w leads all the way to the mound. We pass by the scenic Srebrna G贸ra vineyard, the Na Bielanach meadow, and walk near the Kamedu艂贸w monastery.
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Wanderers' Avenue to Pi艂sudski Mound - an asphalt path in Wolski Forest
5. Trail to Pi艂sudski Mound through the Panie艅skie Ska艂y Reserve
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Hiking to Pi艂sudski Mound through Panie艅skie Ska艂y Reserve - a trail in Wolski Forest
7. From Che艂m to Pi艂sudski Mound
This charming, forested trail is less crowded for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city but are also not afraid of uphill walking. The red trail leading from the Che艂m roundabout and bus stop all the way to the mound is a rugged, forest path - definitely worth seeing!
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From Che艂m to Pi艂sudski Mound - red trail in Wolski Forest
Symbioza Center in Wolski Forest
Here, you can enjoy ice cream and delicious coffee. Under the center, you will find shaded benches, a playground, and educational activities for children:
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Publish Date: 2023-06-03