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Scenic Route

Trail of the Eagles' Nests

Kraków → Częstochowa
160 km
3-4 Days

About This Route

A journey back to the Middle Ages. This historic route connects 25 medieval castles perched atop limestone rocks between Kraków and Częstochowa. You'll drive through the Polish Jurassic Highland (Jura), a landscape of bizarre white limestone formations, caves, and deep valleys. The roads are hilly but the gradients are moderate. Highlights include the magnificent Pieskowa Skała and Ogrodzieniec castles.

Points of Interest

Pieskowa Skała Castle

castle

Perfectly preserved Renaissance castle standing on a vertical rock needle next to the 'Hercules Club' pinnacle.

Ogrodzieniec Ruins

castle

The most spectacular of all Eagle Nest castles. Its broken limestone walls merge seamlessly with the natural rock.

Błędów Desert (nearby)

nature

The largest accumulation of loose sand in Central Europe, known as the 'Polish Sahara'.

Route Highlights

CastlesHistoryLimestone RocksHilly

Route Information

Distance160 km
Est. Duration3-4 Days
StartKraków
EndCzęstochowa
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