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Hiking to Piłsudski Mound through Panieńskie Skały Reserve - a trail in Wolski Forest

Nearby: Kraków

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Kraków (Cracow)

straighten 1.9km

timer 55min

north_east 178m

south_east 42m

Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible

Route Map

The slope of the terrain
Route in the shade

Approaching Piłsudski Mound through the Panieńskie Skały Reserve is a charming but rugged and uphill forest path accessible on foot or for adventurous cyclists. If you are looking for an easier route (including for strollers), we recommend approaching Piłsudski Mound from the Zoo side.

For those who enjoy hiking, passing through the Panieńskie Skały Reserve will certainly be a fun adventure! So, here it is:

"Panieńskie Skały" Alley

We start the trail at Panieńskie Skały Alley. There is a small car park and a bus stop for the MPK "Panieńskie Skały" line, which can be reached by taking bus 152 from Czyżyny through the center of Krakow. The yellow trail leads us to the Panieńskie Skały Reserve.

As we enter Wolski Forest, we pass a characteristic bridge - the path here, called Wolski Doł, winds through the valley of a former river, which was a left branch of the Rudawa River.

Panieńskie Skały Reserve

We quickly arrive at the Panieńskie Skały Reserve - and here we need to pay attention: at the reserve, we leave the yellow trail and follow the green trail towards Piłsudski Mound.

Panieńskie Skały is a steep limestone rock formation. According to legend, the Norbertine sisters, who escaped from the Tatra Mountains, were enchanted in these rocks. Thanks to this, their enemies could not harm them.

Panieńskie Skały Reserve in Wolski Forest

Green Trail to Piłsudski Mound

This is a peaceful forest path that climbs uphill almost all the way.

Piłsudski Mound in Wolski Forest

Piłsudski Mound is a beautiful viewpoint of the surroundings (e.g., Balice Airport) and the mountains - on a clear day, you can see the Tatra Mountains. The mound is surrounded by a vast meadow - Polana na Sowińcu. It is the largest meadow in Wolski Forest! You will also find a small playground and covered gazebos here.