From Żarki to the castles of Mirów and Bobolice - a beautiful section of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail
Nearby: Żarki
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The cycling route from Żarki to the nearby two castles in Mirow and Bobolice is a great suggestion for a family bike trip.
- The entire route from Żarki to the town of Mirow is 7 kilometers of safe, separated from traffic, asphalt bike path led by the Mirowski Inn.
- From the town of Bobolice to the castle (about 0.5 km) we approach by public road, but the traffic here is minimal - this entire section is also safe and comfortable for walking.
- The route is suitable for a long walk with a stroller or a bike with a trailer.
On the route, we have uphill and downhill rides, but they are not very large, and we can lead the bikes uphill. The route through the Mirowski Inn is an exceptionally charming part of the 'Eagles' Nests' bike trail.
Start of the trail - Żarki town
Żarki is a town in the Silesian province, located among the picturesque landscapes of the Krakow-Częstochowa Upland. While in Żarki, it's worth paying attention to the historic barns. The town was densely built and there was no longer room for household barns and granaries, so they were built on the outskirts of Żarki. Where the barns stand, a market takes place every Saturday and Wednesday.
The bike path through the Mirowski Inn starts at Targowa Street.
Mirowski Inn
The new asphalt bike path connecting Żarki with Mirow was created on the old route called the Royal Route - it was a former dirt road used by local farmers to travel from Mirow to the markets in Żarki. Merchant caravans and gypsy camps used to travel this way. Currently, it's a paradise for cyclists - there are several covered rest huts along the route with information boards. We ride surrounded by picturesque fields and pine groves, passing single limestone rock formations in the distance.
The route is safe, very picturesque - it mainly leads in the sun.
We enter Mirow
The Mirowski Inn ends right at the entrance to the town of Mirow - from here to the castle we have about 0.5 kilometers left to overcome: either by a rural public road with very low traffic, or simply by the sidewalk which starts at the end of the bike path and goes all the way to the castle.
At the parking lot in Mirow, we can leave our bikes, and between the castles, we can walk along a charming trail among the rocks.
Castles of Mirów and Bobolice
At a short distance of about 1 kilometer, we have two impressive Jura fortresses! It's an amazing destination! Both castles have rocks and extensive, scenic glades perfect for family rest. In the castle in Bobolice, you can visit the chambers, there is a museum there. Next to the castle in Bobolice, you will also find a restaurant with outdoor tables overlooking the castle.
Mirow Castle - sightseeing, history and trivia
Mirow Castle was built around the 14th century next to the village of Mirow during the reign of King Casimir the Great. ...
Bobolice Castle
Located on a steep, rocky hill, the castle in Bobolice was just a ruin a few decades ago - today it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive castles of the Krakow-Częstochowa Upland ...
Path connecting the castles of Mirów and Bobolice
Between the castles, we can walk along a picturesque path among the rocks - the walk takes about half an hour. The path was fenced off and inaccessible to tourists for some time, but the Lasecki family (owners of both castles) purchased the disputed plots and made the path available to tourists.
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Route connecting two castles Mirów - Bobolice
What are the 'Eagles' Nests'?
The castles in Mirow and Bobolice are castles belonging to the 'Eagles' Nests', it is a system of medieval brick fortresses, which was usually built on the site of wooden strongholds and was to defend the borders of the Kingdom of Poland and trade routes. The castles were built during the reign of King Casimir the Great, who was often their founder - after all, from school benches we know the famous saying about him 'he found Poland wooden, and left it bricked'. Interestingly, the funds for the brick expansion mainly came from the then salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia, then called żupy. Salt was then a luxury item and more valuable than gold, and the income from salt mining constituted 1/3 of the treasury of the entire Kingdom of Poland! Check out our knowledge-packed, interactive apps for kids:
Coloring book King Casimir the Great - pdf to download and print
While visiting the Jura fortresses, it's worth telling the children about King Casimir the Great - it was during his reign that the 'Eagles' Nests' were created. Below we attach a pdf file of a coloring book, which you can print on a home printer.
Publish Date: 2023-08-07
More in the Region Jura (Jura)
Total Length 122 km
