Where to go for a walk in Krakow?
Sometimes we don't want to travel far, spend a lot of time in traffic jams, and get bored in the car - especially since the city itself offers many extraordinary places, including those where we can feel like in the countryside! Check out our suggestions for a walk in Krakow!
Royal Mill Stream
Did you know that this is the longest park in Poland? It stretches from Mydlniki to Radio Krakow and is a remnant of the former Rudawa canal, which supplied water to Krakow. The waters of the Royal Mill Stream powered the king's mills - hence its name. They also supplied water to the Wawel chambers and the moat around the walls of old Krakow. Today, in place of the mill stream, we have asphalt alleys with playgrounds, but in Mydlniki, the old riverbed has been preserved.
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M艂yn贸wka Kr贸lewska - longest park in Poland
Rudawa Embankments
This path runs along the embankment of the river from Blonia to Mydlniki. The entire route is about 6 km long and ends at the Krakow-Zakliki train station. We can take the Krakow-Glowny Airport train here and return to the center of Krakow on foot or by bike. Here, you will feel completely outside the city!
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Walk along Rudawy Embankments
From Bronowice to the "Pod Lipka" Cross
Do you feel like taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Take a look at these country paths! And yet, this is still Krakow. Moreover, from the "Pod Lipka" cross, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city below - you can see the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Church, as well as the hills of Wolski Forest and two mounds: Kosciuszko and Pilsudski.
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From Bronowice to the Cross under Lipka
Krak Mound
This is not only a walking area but also a viewpoint. Around the mound, we have vast meadows - perfect for spreading a picnic blanket.
Krakus Mound and Liban Quarry
Krakus Mound is a proposal for a family walk and a magnificent viewpoint of the Old Town in Krakow. ...
Panie艅skie Ska艂y and Wolski D贸艂
This is definitely one of the most charming corners of Wolski Forest. We walk through the bottom of the ravine - a valley that used to be a branch of Rudawa.
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The Maidens' Rocks and Wolski D贸艂 - Wolski Forest
Nowohucki Reservoir
The park by Nowohucki Reservoir is a green oasis that used to separate the industrial area from residential estates. Today, it is a city park where everyone can find something for themselves: walking paths, playgrounds, sports fields, water sports equipment rentals, a brine inhalation facility, a mini beach, and food trucks.
Nowa Huta Reservoir - inhalation facility, beach, attractions
Park by the Nowa Huta Reservoir is a green oasis, designed as a recreational area separating the industrial complex from residential neighborhoods. ...
Nowohuckie Meadows
These green areas in Nowa Huta were created in the place of the former riverbed of the Vistula River, which flowed here as early as the 18th century. There is a path around the meadows, and the route is mainly sunny. We can rest in the adjacent Zeromski Park, which has been renovated. It is worth bringing binoculars for the walk, as the meadows are a habitat for many bird species.
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Nowohuckie Meadows
Route to the Airport Viewpoint
Just outside the borders of Krakow - an extraordinary walking route perfect for a family trip. The path leads us through meadows to a hill with a view of the runway at Balice Airport. You will immediately notice the planes approaching for landing - they are so close! It is worth bringing a picnic blanket and binoculars for the walk. You can also check the landing times, for example, through the flightradar website. Depending on the wind direction, planes may take off or land in this direction.
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Interesting route and viewpoint at the airport
Publish Date: 2022-06-05