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Kadzielnia Nature Reserve

ul. Krakowska, centrum Kielc, woj. swietokrzyskie

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Kadzielnia Nature Reserve

An inanimate nature reserve in the centre of Kielce, established in 1962 to protect rock formations, karst phenomena and valuable palaeontological finds.

Location and surroundings

The reserve lies in the centre of Kielce, on the site of a former limestone quarry, in the Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship.

What to see / Natural values

  • The Geologists' Rock and the picturesque azure of the flooded excavation
  • One of the largest cave complexes in the Kielce region (25 caves)
  • An Underground Tourist Route giving access to the longest cave
  • The Kadzielnia amphitheatre

Who it is for

For city tourists, lovers of geology and families.

Practical information

Entry to the reserve grounds is free.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Underground Tourist Route (ticketed)
  • Paths across the former quarry grounds

Seasonality

The grounds are accessible all year; the underground route seasonally.

Getting there

In the centre of Kielce - accessible by public transport and on foot.

Contact

  • Municipal site in Kielce
Cost: wstep do rezerwatu bezplatny Visit duration: approx. 1-2 hours Seasonality: all year

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Source: https://odtur.pl/atrakcje/kielce-rezerwat-przyrody-kadzielnia-w-kielcach-1670.html; https://www.polskieszlaki.pl/rezerwat-kadzielnia-w-kielcach.htm