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Trail of the Eagles' Nests

Krakow - Czestochowa, Wyzyna Krakowsko-Czestochowska; przebiega przez woj. malopolskie i slaskie

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Trail of the Eagles' Nests

The Trail of the Eagles' Nests is a red-marked hiking trail connecting Krakow with Czestochowa, running through the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland among the picturesque ruins of medieval castles known as the Eagles' Nests. Its total length is approx. 163.9 km.

Location and surroundings

The trail runs through the Lesser Poland and Silesian voivodeships, amid limestone rocks and Jurassic rock formations.

What to see

  • Castles in Korzkiew, Ojcow, Pieskowa Skala
  • Castles in Rabsztyn, Smolen, Pilica
  • Ogrodzieniec Castle, castles in Bobolice, Mirow and Olsztyn

Who it is for

A trail for hikers interested in history and the Jurassic landscape; it can be divided into stages.

Infrastructure

Numerous towns and tourist facilities along the route.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Hiking trail marked in red
  • Historical attractions (castle ruins) along the route

Seasonality and opening hours

The trail is accessible all year round.

Getting there

Starts in Krakow, ends in Czestochowa - both cities are well served by rail and bus; numerous intermediate junctions in the Jura region.

Contact

  • Trail managed by PTTK
Visit duration: Length approx. 163.9 km; completing it usually takes several days Seasonality: Year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szlak_Orlich_Gniazd; https://jura.slaskie.travel/route/10801/szlak-pieszy-orlich-gniazd