The best road cycling routes around Bieruń-Lędziny

A scenic crossing of the Vistula with the Drogowiec ferry, which allows you to efficiently close the loop and cross from the Wadowice county (Spytkowice-Przewóz) to the Chrzanów county (Okleśna/Podłęże). Operating hours: Daily from 5:00 to 22:00. Frequency: Operates on demand, departs shuttle-style after passengers board. Price list: A symbolic 1 zł for a pedestrian or cyclist with a bicycle. Payment: Cash only! The operator does not accept cards or BLIK. Important note: In case of torrential storms, dense fog, or a high warning level of the Vistula, the ferry service is suspended.

The Castle in Oświęcim is a medieval defensive stronghold located on a hill on the right bank of the Soła River. Currently, the site is home to the Museum of the Castle in Oświęcim, which presents the rich history of the city, the former Duchy of Oświęcim, and valuable historical and archaeological collections. It was here that a great diplomatic turning point occurred: in 1454, the last Piast duke of this region, Jan IV, bowed to the might of Poland and ceded the castle and his entire duchy as a fief to King Casimir Jagiellon. Three years later (in 1457), he completely sold these lands to him. The castle ceased to be a Silesian borderland and became Polish royal property for centuries. It is worth taking a look at the mighty, 13th-century Gothic tower, which remembers those events and that agreement! The history of the castle in Oświęcim dates back to the 11th century, when there was an early medieval agricultural settlement on the hill above the Soła. After it burned down, a fortified castellany stronghold was erected here. The first official documentary mention of it dates from 1179. It was then that King Casimir the Just transferred these lands to the Duke of Opole, Mieszko Plątonogi. Early Gothic tower – dates from the end of the 13th century, it is a defensive building type (bergfried) and is one of the oldest preserved brick structures in Lesser Poland. Royal history – the castle hosted prominent historical figures, including the future Queen of Poland, Bona Sforza. Underground tunnels – there are two corridors under the castle, including an air-raid shelter built by the Germans during World War II. Address: ul. Zamkowa 1, 32-600 Oświęcim Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (the museum is closed on Mondays).

Very picturesque cycle path along the Vistula river embankment

A pleasant crossing between two bridges. You can't ride onto this footbridge, but there are guide rails. Nice view from the top of the river and the boulevards.

A cool attraction. We used it when going from Oświęcim to Kraków. The ferry trip costs only 1zł.

Dam in Łączany, about 20 kilometers from Krakow. It was built in the 1950s to facilitate water intake for the Skawina power plant. In addition, the dam serves flood protection purposes. A nice place on the route.

A superb cycle path which is, among other things, the EuroVelo 4 which crosses Poland. I realize that I can take it all the way to Krakow, my final destination, but the wind is blowing hard today and the path is elevated, so I am not at all sheltered from the wind. I decide to leave it further on to follow my initial itinerary.

The history of the Przeciszów Volunteer Fire Department spans the period from the 1920s, with the first recorded date being the unit's 60th anniversary in 1971. During the interwar period, the number of dispatches was low, ranging from 5 to 10 per year, and in some years the unit did not intervene. The unit was incorporated into the National Firefighting System (KSG) in 2005 and is part of the Małopolska Reserve Brigade.