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Eagles' Nests Landscape Park (Błędów Desert)

Jura Krakowsko-Czestochowska; punkt widokowy Roza Wiatrow, Chechlo/Klucze, pow. olkuski, woj. malopolskie (park na pograniczu malopolskie/slaskie)

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Landscape Parks / Nature Reserves

Eagles' Nests Landscape Park

A park established in 1981, covering a significant part of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. Its name refers to the medieval castles perched on inaccessible limestone hills (the "eagles' nests").

Location and surroundings

The park lies on the border of the Lesser Poland and Silesian Voivodeships. The Trail of the Eagles' Nests runs along the string of castles (including Ogrodzieniec, Ojców, Pieskowa Skała).

What to see / Natural values

  • The Błędów Desert - the largest area of drifting sands of anthropogenic origin in Poland
  • The "Wind Rose" viewpoint over the extensive dune fields
  • Limestone rock outcrops and beech forests

Who it is for

For hikers, cyclists, climbers and history enthusiasts.

Practical information

The park is managed by the Landscape Parks Complex of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Practical information

Scope

  • The Błędów Desert covers approx. 30 km2 (currently about 7 km2 of open sand), divided by the valley of the Biała Przemsza
  • The Wind Rose viewpoint with shelters and rest areas

Season and opening hours

The area is accessible all year.

Getting there

The Wind Rose point is reached by car from the side of Klucze/Chechło.

Contact

  • Manager: Landscape Parks Complex of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship
  • Website: https://zpkwm.pl/park/park-krajobrazowy-orlich-gniazd/
Visit duration: from 2 hours to a full day Seasonality: all year

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Kontakt

Source: https://zpkwm.pl/park/park-krajobrazowy-orlich-gniazd/turystyka/propozycje-wycieczek/pustynia-bledowska/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Krajobrazowy_Orlich_Gniazd

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