Młynówka Królewska - longest park in Poland
Town: Kraków
add_road Asphalt road
stroller Route for stroller (small wheels)
directions_bike Bike route
directions_bike Bike route without motorized traffic
wb_sunny Route in the sun
sports_basketball Playground along the route
directions_bus Access by public transport
accessible_forward The route is adapted to the needs of disabled people
Młynówka Królewska is the longest park in Poland!
It stretches from Mydlnik (entrance from Zakliki Street) all the way to the center - Aleja Słowackiego, near Radio Kraków. Its total length is 7.4 km! The route is a great suggestion for a full-day walk or a family bike ride - the entire route is separated from cars and traffic, only crossing roads.
History of Młynówka Królewska
Młynówka Królewska is a promenade that is a remnant of the former Młynówka River, which brought water from Rudawa to the center of Kraków. The waters of Młynówka supplied the moat around the Old Town. Młynówka flowed through a system of wooden pipelines, supplying water to the city and the chambers at Wawel Castle. It even reached the Dominican Church, crossing the market square. The waters of Młynówka Królewska powered the royal mills - hence their name! At the beginning of the route (in Mydlniki), the old riverbed is still preserved. Street names like Zarzecze, Wenecja, and Dolnych Młynów are also reminders of the flowing river.
Młynówka Królewska - from Mydlnik to Bronowice Małe
Not many people know this part of Młynówka, where its "less civilized" character is still preserved. This section is a walking path, partly gravel, and sometimes difficult to navigate with a stroller. For those who want to fill their water bottles, there is a drinking water intake at the intersection of Lindego and Filtrowa streets (marked on the map).
Młynówka Królewska - from Bronowice Małe to Aleje Słowackiego
From the entrance to Młynówka at Na Błonie Street, there is a convenient, paved pedestrian and cycling path - you can easily move around with a stroller, bicycle (sometimes crossing streets), or rollerblades. This section of Młynówka features many new playgrounds for children.
Here is the newest one, opened in May 2022:
...and others:
Młynówka and Wały Rudawy
In the area of Zygmunta Starego Street, Młynówka Królewska merges with Wały Rudawy - a fantastic pedestrian and cycling route that leads all the way to Błonia. Combining both routes is a great idea for a cycling loop and a place to relax - here, time flows slowly and peacefully, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
Easy
Walk along Rudawy Embankments
PS. We have included this route in our article "Where to go cycling in Kraków?" Also, explore our other suggestions!
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Publish Date: 2017-12-30
Last Updated: 2022-05-10
More in the Region Kraków (Cracow)
Total Length 125 km
