Top 10 Places You Must See in the Krakowsko-Cz臋stochowska Jura
Jura Krakowsko-Cz臋stochowska is one of the most beautiful regions in Poland, full of limestone rocks, picturesque valleys, medieval castle ruins, and unique rock formations. It's perfect for hiking, climbing, or biking. Here are 10 places you shouldn't miss:
1. Ogrodzieniec Castle in Podzamcze
The largest and most impressive castle on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests. Located on a limestone hill, it offers spectacular views and a fascinating history. Historical events and knight shows are often organized here. Its ruins are picturesquely located on the highest hill of the Jura - Janowskiego Mountain, 504 meters above sea level. The castle was a filming location for the famous "Janosik", "The Revenge", and in April 2019, some scenes for the series "The Witcher". No wonder it attracts about 200,000 tourists every year!
Ogrodzieniec Castle
Ogrodzieniec Castle - sightseeingThe castle is actually located in the town of Podzamcze, 2 km beyond Ogrodzieniec. It is one of the ...
2. Mir贸w and Bobolice Castles and the Mirowski Trail
Two castles located close to each other, connected by a picturesque ridge trail. Bobolice has been rebuilt and is open for visitors, while Mir贸w impresses with its picturesque ruin. The bike trail from 呕arki to the nearby castles in Mir贸w and Bobolice is one of the most beautiful parts of the Eagles' Nests bike trail, a great option for a family bike trip.
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From 呕arki to the castles of Mir贸w and Bobolice - a beautiful section of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail
3. G贸ra Zbor贸w Nature Reserve and G艂臋boka Cave in Podlesice
Some places are so unique and extraordinary that they are hard to describe - without a doubt, the G贸ra Zbor贸w reserve is one of the most beautiful corners of the Krakowsko-Cz臋stochowska Jura. According to legend, witches gathered on this hill to fly on brooms to sabbaths organized on the nearby 艁ysa G贸ra in the 艢wi臋tokrzyskie Mountains. The treeless hilltop is an excellent viewpoint - the highest elevation in the former Cz臋stochowa province at 467.5 meters above sea level. It's said that you can see up to 3 castles from the top.
In the area of G贸ra Zbor贸w, there is also G艂臋boka Cave - the only cave in the Silesian province open for tourist visits.
Mountain "G贸ra Zbor贸w" - Trails, Attractions, and Viewpoints
G贸ra Zbor贸w is a beautiful, scenic spot in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland. ...
4. Pr膮dnik Valley and Ojc贸w National Park
The heart of the Jura - the most beautiful valley in the region with limestone rocks, caves, and picturesque ruins of the Castle in Ojc贸w. It's worth seeing the Krak贸w Gate, the Source of Love, and 艁okietek's Cave. Ojc贸w National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Poland. It is located in the Ma艂opolskie province, about 16 kilometers north of Krak贸w. The park was established on January 14, 1956, and covers an area of 21.46 km虏. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, numerous caves, and interesting rock formations.
Ojcowski National Park
It is the smallest national park in Poland! But as the old saying goes, "small is beautiful" - so what will we see in Ojc贸w? ...
5. Hercules' Club and Pieskowa Ska艂a Castle
Located near the great limestone rock - Hercules' Club, Pieskowa Ska艂a Castle is one of the most recognizable castles in Poland. It is located in the Ojc贸w National Park and is one of the so-called "Eagles' Nests" castles - castles built by order of King Casimir the Great, forming a defensive chain to protect the borders of the Polish Kingdom and trade routes.
Pieskowa Skala Castle
Pieskowa Skala Castle - Directions and Parking There are two parking lots near the castle: 1) Paid unguarded parking under ...
6. Wierzchowska and Nietoperzowa Caves
The largest tourist-accessible caves in the Jura. They have numerous corridors, halls, and formations. Both caves are visited with a guide.
Wierzchowska Cave is the largest cave in the Krak贸w area and the Krakowska Jura. It has the longest tourist route of all caves in Poland! In winter, you can see bats here - small ones that hang from the cave ceiling like dried plums. Archaeological work found fragments of pottery, tools, and traces of fires.
Wierzchowska Cave
Getting to and Accessing the Cave The cave is located on the route from Krakow to Olkusz. When driving towards Olkusz, in the village of Bi ...
In Nietoperzowa Cave, you can admire spacious halls and impressive formations such as a flowstone waterfall with a font, pulpits, and huge whirlpools in the cave ceiling. While extracting bat guano from the cave, 4000 cave bear fangs were found! Human traces were also discovered here.
Nietoperzowa (Bat) Cave - Where Bats Hang!
Nietoperzowa Cave is one of the largest caves in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland, located in the village of Jerzmanowice near Ojc贸w. ...
7. Ruins of the Castle in Olsztyn near Cz臋stochowa and Sokole G贸ry Reserve
Picturesque ruins of a castle located 15 kilometers from Cz臋stochowa in the small town of Olsztyn are one of the most famous and recognizable among the "Eagles' Nests". The cylindrical, tall tower and the rock formations surrounding the castle immediately catch the eye. Nearby the ruins is the "Sokole G贸ry" reserve with limestone rock formations.
Ruins of Olsztyn Castle near Czestochowa
The picturesque ruins of a castle located 15 kilometers from Czestochowa in the small town of Olsztyn are one of the most famous and recognizable castles among the "Eagle's Nests". ...
8. Rabsztyn Castle
A restored fortress near Olkusz. From the viewing tower, you can admire the vast panoramas of the Jura. The ruins of the castle have become more attractive to tourists after recent reconstruction. A viewing tower has been added (access via metal and stone stairs). You can also see a model-reconstruction of the castle in the room above the entrance gate. Knight tournaments are organized at the castle, but outside these events, the area is very peaceful.
Rabsztyn Castle
Rabsztyn Castle - how to get there? Rabsztyn Castle is located near Olkusz, about 40 km from Krakow (take the road to O ...
9. B艂臋dowska Desert
The largest area of loose sands in Central Europe. Known as the "Polish Sahara", it's perfect for walks and nature observation. Good viewpoints are Czubatka and D膮br贸wka. The B艂臋dowska Desert lies between the towns of B艂臋d贸w (to the west, already in the neighboring Silesian province), Klucze (to the east), and Chech艂o - to the north. From 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 - 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). ...
10. Tenczyn Castle in Rudno and Agate Hunting Workshops
Tenczyn Castle in Rudno is a fortress located on an ancient volcanic cone. The rocks around the castle hide extraordinary treasures! In the bubbles of solidifying lava, beautiful crystals sometimes form. Sometimes these are agates - colorful varieties of the mineral chalcedony. Near the castle is the Agate Museum in Rudno - a place where you can not only see these extraordinary minerals but also participate in their search - the museum organizes agate hunting workshops!
Tenczyn Castle in Rudno - In the Land of Extinct Volcanoes Near Krakow
Tenczyn Castle is located 24 km west of Krakow, near Krzeszowice. ...
11. Pilcza Castle in Smole艅
A characteristic feature of the castle is the round tower visible from afar, rising above the forest - it offers a beautiful view of the surroundings. The panorama from the castle tower in Smole艅 is one of the most beautiful among the viewpoints of the Eagles' Nests! You climb the tower via metal, spiral stairs.
Pilcza Castle, Smole艅
Visiting Pilcza Castle in Smole艅. My children love castles, especially those in nature and ruins. Pilcza Castle in ...
Interactive Jura App for Kids
Did you know that walking among the limestone Jurassic rocks, you are stepping on the bottom of an ancient sea? In the app, you will learn how Jurassic rocks were formed and which king and why built defensive fortresses on their tops.
Jura Krakowsko-Cz臋stochowska interactive app for kids.
Eagles' Nests Trail and King Casimir the Great - Coloring Book for Kids to Print
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