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Cycling to Zakrzowek - along the Vistula embankments and through the charming Twardowski Rocks Park

Region:

Kraków (Cracow), Małopolskie (Małopolskie)

straighten 5.2km

timer 1h 36min

north_east 125m

south_east 107m

Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible

Route Map

The slope of the terrain
Asphalt road
Bike route

Cycling is a fantastic way to reach Zakrzowek Beach - you can ride right up to the beach without worrying about parking spaces (although on weekends the bike racks at the beach are also packed... Zakrzowek is located near the Vistula embankments, making it easy to get here by bike from various parts of Krakow. A peaceful, forested Twardowski Park separates the beach from the bike path on the embankment:

although the park's paths are asphalt, the terrain is hilly - there are climbs and descents, which might be difficult for younger, beginner cyclists
the route from the Vistula embankments to Zakrzowek entirely leads through park paths away from car traffic, making it safe for children
you can also get here by MPK bus - Twardowski Rocks Park stop is served by lines 112, 162, 612, from here it's about a 45-minute forest walk to the beach

Entrance to Twardowski Rocks Park at the Vistula embankments

Park entrance

The initial moment of entering the park is the most challenging - it's a steep climb on cobblestones. Luckily, it ends quickly. Once we get to the top, the path becomes asphalt - although the park's paths are old and the asphalt is full of holes and bumps, it's still a safe path away from cars.

Twardowski Rocks Park

The park is quite large - you'll find extensive meadows with benches and picnic shelters, miles of forest paths for walking, and plenty of shade if the hot sun tires you out. The park is home to numerous rocks, caves and grottoes - including Twardowski Cave, one of the longest caves of the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland, about half a kilometer long.

Twardowski Rocks Wilderness

Twardowski Rocks Wilderness When entering the Twardowski Rocks Wilderness from Tyniecka Street (at the Skały Twardowskiego ...

Elvis Presley Stone

At the Elvis Presley Stone, remember not to continue straight down the avenue but turn right onto the parallel, asphalt promenade - you'll reach the beach via Zielna, Selezjanska and Wylom avenues.

At the entrance to the beach area, you'll find bike racks. There are also food trucks, an ice cream parlor, and a cafe here.

Zakrzowek Beach

Zakrzowek Reservoir was created by flooding a limestone quarry in 1990. A new beach has since been established here. The water here has a unique, turquoise color, and the wide wooden piers and steep, limestone cliffs surrounding the reservoir give the place an atmosphere reminiscent of Croatian resorts. You enter the beach through gates and descend the stairs.