B臋dkowska Valley

Town: B臋dkowice Nearby: Krak贸w
max 410 m min 295 m
straighten 6.0km
timer 2h 19min
north_east 331m
south_east 216m
Easy - Suitable for everyone, no terrain difficulties
trending_flat  The route runs flat, with no inclines
add_road  Asphalt road
stroller  Route for stroller (small wheels)
stroller  Route for a stroller with large wheels
directions_bike  Bike route
directions_bike  Bike route without motorized traffic
wb_sunny  Route in the sun
restaurant  Restaurant or bar nearby
accessible_forward  The route is adapted to the needs of disabled people

B臋dkowska Valley - how to get there and where to park?

Parking lots near B臋dkowska Valley: Paid parking on Jurajska Street in Kobylany and at the other end of the valley in 艁azy.

You can also reach the valley by suburban buses from Krakow: from Bronowice Ma艂e line 278 (Kobylany Remiza n偶 stop) or line 210 (B臋dkowice P臋tla stop).

B臋dkowska Valley - is it accessible for strollers?

B臋dkowska Valley is approximately 8 km long and is one of the longest valleys in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland. The entire length of the valley is marked by a blue tourist trail. From the paid parking in Kobylany, there is an asphalt path leading through the valley. There is a ban on car traffic in the valley, except for access to properties, the Brandys贸wka fish farm, and the campsite.

The asphalt road is very narrow, so even though car traffic is not heavy, passing cars with a stroller can be very inconvenient. It was even difficult for us as pedestrians. Due to sporadic car traffic, walking with a young child who can no longer walk freely or ride a bike or scooter can also be challenging.

We visited the valley on a weekday - perhaps on weekends, when there are more pedestrians, car traffic is less frequent? We did not have 10 minutes without a car... It became more pleasant after the Brandys贸wka fish farm. The further you go, the quieter the road becomes. The asphalt path leads us all the way to the source of B臋dk贸wka and then diverges from the valley towards 艁azy.

B臋dkowska Valley - entrance to the valley
B臋dkowska Valley - entrance to the valley
Bedkowska Valley
Bedkowska Valley

B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka fish farm

Not far from Kobylany, along the valley, there is a beautifully located fish farm with breeding ponds. Here, you can rest in the shade of trees and enjoy fresh trout. You can also catch trout yourself. There is a place for a bonfire, and you can also bring your own grill.

B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm
B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm
B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm
B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm
B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm
B臋dkowska Valley - Brandys贸wka Fish Farm

Szum Waterfall

The B臋dk贸wka stream flows through the valley. Along the way, we come across the Szum waterfall - there is a path from the asphalt road to the waterfall. Here, you can rest and even dip your feet in the stream.

B臋dkowska Valley - Szum Waterfall
B臋dkowska Valley - Szum Waterfall
B臋dkowska Valley - a toad encountered along the way :)
B臋dkowska Valley - a toad encountered along the way :)

Brandys贸wka Campsite

Under a steep rocky wall, you can set up a tent and enjoy the closeness of nature. There is a restaurant and wooden shelters near the campsite.

B臋dkowska Valley - campsite
B臋dkowska Valley - campsite
B臋dkowska Valley - campsite, accommodation, Brandys贸wka
B臋dkowska Valley - campsite, accommodation, Brandys贸wka

B臋dk贸wka Spring

Continuing along the valley, we reach the source of B臋dk贸wka - it is the main outflow that gives rise to the stream. The spring releases around 50 to 150 liters of water per second! This high-yielding spring, fed by underground waters, where water flows under high pressure, is called a resurgence.

B臋dkowska Valley - B臋dk贸wka Spring
B臋dkowska Valley - B臋dk贸wka Spring

Nietoperzowa (Bat) Cave

Beyond B臋dkowska Valley (continuing further along the blue trail from the B臋dk贸wka Spring), you will find Nietoperzowa Cave. It is one of the largest caves in the Krak贸w-Cz臋stochowa Upland. You can admire the largest bat habitats among the Jurassic caves here! It is definitely worth a visit.

Nietoperzowa (Bat) Cave - Where Bats Hang!

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. ...

Nietoperzowa Cave
Nietoperzowa Cave

PS. We included this route in the article "The Most Beautiful Valleys near Krakow". Explore them all!

The Most Beautiful Valleys near Krakow

The Most Beautiful Valleys near Krakow

The valleys near Krakow - which one is the most beautiful? The white, limestone rocks surrounding Krakow hide many extraordinary trails and paths. ...

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