Discover Brzanka Range - Lookout Tower, Mountain Hut, and Interesting Trails


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Discover the Charms of Brzanka Range!

Brzanka is one of the highest peaks of the Ciężkowice Foothills, located about 30 kilometers from Tarnów near Tuchów. It's an ideal place for hiking, relaxation, and connecting with nature. Here you will find:

  • a lookout tower with free parking nearby
  • a shelter with a garden and playground for children near the tower
  • many easy hiking trails
  • a mountain hut open from Friday to Sunday

Lookout Tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska

The lookout tower on Brzanka is located at the top of the mountain with the same name, which rises to a height of 534 meters above sea level. The tower offers amazing views of the surrounding hills and valleys. In good weather, you can see the Low Beskids, the Tatra Mountains, and even the Bieszczady Mountains. The tower is about 18 meters high and is easily accessible from nearby hiking trails.

Tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska, Brzanka Range
Tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska, Brzanka Range
View from the tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska, Brzanka Range
View from the tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska, Brzanka Range

Mountain Hut

Near the lookout tower, there is the PTTK shelter on Brzanka, which is an ideal place to rest after a hike. The shelter offers accommodation and warm meals. There is a large grill area and a playground for children. It is a great place for hikers, cyclists, and families with children.

Mountain Hut on Brzanka
Mountain Hut on Brzanka
Mountain Hut on Brzanka
Mountain Hut on Brzanka

Access and Parking

You can drive right up to the lookout tower - there is a free parking lot of considerable size.

Free parking
Free parking

There are also trails leading to Brzanka - if you enjoy forest hikes, the easiest way to get to Brzanka is from Jodłówka Tuchowska:

Easiest and Shortest Blue Trail from Jodłówka Tuchowska to Brzanka

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Easiest and Shortest Blue Trail from Jodłówka Tuchowska to Brzanka

Profil wysokości
straighten 3.1km
timer 1h 29min
north_east 288m
south_east 83m
Blue trail from Jodłówka Tuchowska to Brzanka
Blue trail from Jodłówka Tuchowska to Brzanka

Trail for Strollers with Inflatable Wheels

A wide forest road runs along the ridge of the Brzanka range, which is suitable for a walk with a stroller with inflatable wheels. Walking straight ahead, you reach scenic meadows and picturesque houses, including a private property built in the shape of a castle.

Rocky access road to the tower and mountain hut
Rocky access road to the tower and mountain hut
Road along the ridge of the Brzanka range
Road along the ridge of the Brzanka range
Road along the ridge of the Brzanka range
Road along the ridge of the Brzanka range
Private property - tower
Private property - tower

Trail from the Lookout Tower to Ostry Kamień

For those who enjoy hiking and forest walks, we recommend walking from the lookout tower to Ostry Kamień - a small but interesting sandstone rock formation. The walk itself is a picturesque forest path in the shade of trees.

From the Observation Tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska to Ostry Kamień - Scenic Trail in the Brzanka Range

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From the Observation Tower in Jodłówka Tuchowska to Ostry Kamień - Scenic Trail in the Brzanka Range

Profil wysokości
straighten 3.7km
timer 1h 19min
north_east 160m
south_east 142m
Green trail from Brzanka to Ostry Kamień
Green trail from Brzanka to Ostry Kamień
Ostry Kamień, Brzanka Range
Ostry Kamień, Brzanka Range
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