Serpentine Road: to Ojców with a stroller from Murownia
Nearby: Kraków| Distance | 3.2km |
|---|---|
| Time | 59min |
| Ascents | 79m |
| Descents | 177m |
add_road Asphalt road
stroller Route for a stroller with large wheels
directions_bike Bike route
beach_access Route in the shade
restaurant Restaurant or bar nearby
directions_car Access by car
directions_bus Can be reached by bus
directions_bus Access by public transport
The Murownia - Ojców road, also called the "serpentine road", is a route closed to car traffic. It goes through Ojców National Park. You can use it to walk comfortably from the car park in Murownia to the Prądnik Valley, right to the Kraków Gate. It is also suitable for a stroller or a bike.
Serpentine Road from Biały Kościół to Ojców
You can reach this road from the MPK public bus stop called Biały Kościół Murownia. Bus line 310 stops here. The black cycling trail follows this road towards Ojców. After about 400 m from the bus stop, you pass a car park:
...and after a short walk you enter the forest and at the same time the area of Ojców National Park:
A big advantage of the "serpentine road" is that the whole route has a hard surface, so it is good for strollers, bikes, and people with limited mobility. If you start from Murownia, the road goes mostly downhill. The uphill part will be on the way back.
From Ojców to the serpentine road
If you are already in the Prądnik Valley in Ojców and want to walk along the serpentine road, turn onto the side road next to the Kraków Gate and go uphill.
Serpentine Road - what can you see?
Most of the serpentine road goes through the forest. Along the way you can see limestone rocks hidden among the trees, mainly on the slopes of Rusztowa Hill. They are not very easy to see. The main attraction is the Patelnia viewpoint, described below.
Another important advantage of this route is its surface. Most of it is asphalt, and the lower part is paved with stone. If you are in Ojców with a baby stroller, or if you do not want to walk on uneven forest paths, the serpentine road can be a good alternative to the route through the Prądnik Valley. The valley can be very crowded on weekends and during the tourist season.
Patelnia - viewpoint on the serpentine road
The most attractive place on the Murownia - Ojców road is an open meadow viewpoint called Patelnia. From here you can see Okopy Hill and Okopy Wielkie, the largest cave in the Ojców area. From Murownia, you can get here in about 30-40 minutes. It is 2.5 km from the car park. From the Prądnik Valley side, it takes about 15 minutes and is about 1 km away. You can find more information and interesting facts about this place in this article:
Patelnia - an easy-to-reach viewpoint in Ojców
Patelnia is a little-known but interesting viewpoint in Ojców National Park, in southern Poland. It is easy to reach, also with a stroller or by bike. From here you can see the beautiful Prądnik Valley. ...
PLEASE NOTE! The Serpentine Road is entirely inside Ojców National Park. This means you must follow the park rules. For example, do not leave the marked trail and enter the forest, and keep dogs on a leash.
You can find other ideas for getting to Ojców without a car in this article:
How to get from Kraków to Ojców without a car
Getting to Ojców and Ojców National Park, located only about 20 km from Kraków, is not as easy as it may seem. If you go by car, you should expect crowded paid car parks. If you use public transport, you need to plan the trip carefully. ...
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