Easy hikes and walks around Lake Porajskie

wonderful place, I highly recommend it

The Olsztyn Cave is one of the largest caves in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, located in the Sokole Góry nature reserve. Together with the All Saints Cave, it forms a system with a total length of approximately 240 meters and a denivelation of 24 meters. The cave was already known in the 19th century and was once famous for its rich dripstones. Unfortunately, intensive calcite exploitation at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century led to significant destruction of its formations. Currently, the cave is accessible to experienced speleologists; visiting it requires appropriate equipment and skills.

The Coral Cave is one of the most interesting caves located in the Sokole Góry nature reserve, located near Olsztyn in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. Located on the southern slope of Pustelnica Mountain, it was accidentally discovered in the years 1918-1939 by spar seekers. Its length is about 375 meters, and the height difference reaches 35.5 meters. The name of the cave comes from the unique dripstones resembling corals, which form on the roots of trees penetrating the interior of the cave. Due to the difficult conditions and the need to protect dripstones, the cave is not open to free exploration; exploration requires specialist equipment and speleological experience.

Zalew Porajski, also known as Poraj Reservoir, is an artificial lake located in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland. Created in the 1970s by damming the Warta River, it spans approximately 5.5 square kilometers. The reservoir serves multiple purposes, including flood control, water supply, and recreational activities. Its scenic surroundings and calm waters make it a popular destination for sailing, fishing, and birdwatching. The area is equipped with facilities such as marinas, beaches, and camping sites, catering to both day-trippers and longer stays.

Last descent to the beach before the wall

A real rock labyrinth with a rock gate and high rock walls. This area is called "Fountain in the Amphitheater". There are a few paths marked in Komoot, but you have to be sure-footed on these paths too. You might think you are in the High Tatras. The best way to climb starts at the highlight "Cave - Jaskinia Urwista", because from there a staircase starts where you can climb safely. Just a few meters up you can see a beautiful rock gate.

The average hiker only sees the funnel-shaped, deep entrance to this cave. This funnel is completely surrounded by a wooden fence to prevent falls and to keep overly curious hikers away. Visiting the cave is prohibited. Driving into the cave is reserved for speleologists. The path to this cave is still worth it, however, because there is a staircase that leads up into a real rock labyrinth. Just a few meters up and you pass a rock gate.

This cave is also called "Zimna" (Cold Cave) or "Pochyła" (Inclined). The entrance is below the Studnisko cave. The entire length of the cave about 70 meters and the deep 24 meters with easy climbing without a rope.