Rzeszów and its surroundings
Cycling around the palaces of Rzeszów
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About this route
Start your journey in the heart of Rzeszów, near the Lubomirski Castle. During the 38-kilometre trip, you will encounter two more significant ascents. Most of the way will take you through the smaller suburbs surrounding Rzeszów. The former mansions of the aristocracy, passed along the way, will give you a deeper insight into the former architecture. The route is a loop, so you will return to your starting point after an almost 5-hour journey.
Practical advices
When preparing for a route, be sure to check the weather forecast. This will allow you to take appropriate clothing and limit your luggage as much as possible. However, it is well known that the weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared if it gets worse. It is good practice to pack a thin rain jacket that does not take up much space.
Before starting the route, carefully analyse it on a map. Consider whether your skills and equipment are adequate for the level of difficulty of the route.
Download the accompanying .gpx file so that you always have your navigation at hand. To make sure your device doesn't fail you, also bring a power bank, charger or spare batteries. If the weather changes, you may find it useful to have a waterproof case for your electronic equipment.
Be sure to take drinks and food with you on long journeys; you never know when you will get hungry. Remember that a shop or restaurant may be located a long way away. We recommend that you stock up on water, isotonic drinks, energy bars and snacks. This will make sure you don't lose the motivation to continue riding.
The absolute basis for safety is, of course, a helmet. Also, prepare yourself technically. Make sure you have adequate lighting on your bike. Pack a repair kit. Spare inner tubes, a pump, a multitool, all of these things can come in handy in the event of a breakdown, which of course you don't want!
Rzeszów and its surroundings
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Route details
Rzeszów, Zamkowy Bridge - Słocina housing estate - Święty Roch housing estate - Matysówka housing estate - Tyczyn - Hermanowa - Budziwój housing estate - Dębina - Rzeszów, Zamkowy BridgeStart
- 1Rzeszów, Most Zamkowy0 kmRzeszów, Most Zamkowy
Before you set off on a trip around Rzeszów, visit these two important points on the map.
The first is the Lubomirski Castle in Rzeszów, located at Śreniawitów Square. The beginning of construction of this historic building dates back to the 17th century. The initiator of the creation of the castle was Mikołaj Spytek Ligęza. Later, the Lubomirski family took possession of the building. After the Partitions of Poland, the castle was turned into a prison and served this function until 1981.
The second attraction is the Lubomirski Summer Palace, located on Jan Dekerta Street. The building was erected in the 1790s. It is an example of late baroque architecture. It used to be a place where the Lubomirski family could indulge in leisure activities or stroll in the magnificent French-style garden. Today, the residence is owned by the District Medical Chamber.
After the sightseeing, cross the bridge over the Wisłok River (Zamkowy Bridge) and then follow the signs of the East of Poland Cycling Trail Green Velo along Kopisto and Rejtana avenues. At the crossroads, turn into Niepodległości Avenue (national road no. 94). Then turn right into Paderewskiego St. You will pass through three different Rzeszów housing estates.
- 2Słocina5 kmSłocina
When you pass the park with the manor house and see the neo-Gothic church in the distance, turn at the crossroads into św. Rocha Street. Follow this street for about 2 km until you reach the next housing estate.
- 3Os. Święty Roch7 kmOs. Święty Roch
Follow św. Rocha Street along roadside houses. At the road junction, go right onto św. Walentego Street.
- 4Os. Matysówka9 kmOs. Matysówka
From Św. Walentego Street turn at the fork in the road into Pienińska Street and follow it until you reach Łany Tyczyńskie. Then take Łany Street to reach Tyczyn. To reach the next attraction on the route, go to Mokra Strona Street, then to Kościuszki Street, which is also the regional road no. 878. Turn into Święty Krzyż Street and follow it until you reach Grunwaldzka Street. Continue along this street to the park with the palace.
- 5Tyczyn15 kmTyczyn
One of the most famous places in Tyczyn is the palace and park complex. It consists of a granary, an outbuilding, a palace, stables and, of course, a park. The most impressive part of the complex is the palace erected for the Wodecki family between 1862 and 1869. Over the years it has undergone many reconstructions, but the exterior of the building, described as eclectic, has been preserved to this day. After World War II, the palace was adapted as a school. The building is located on Parkowa Street. After resting for a while, return along Grunwaldzka Street and then into Market Square and Mickiewicza Street.
After leaving Tyczyn, a ride towards Hermanowa awaits you. Drive along Mickiewicza Street. At the intersection where you will see a cross, turn into the road following the signs of the East of Poland Cycling Trail Green Velo. - 6Hermanowa19 kmHermanowa
Follow the signs of the East of Poland Cycling Trail Green Velo. The rest of the route will take you mainly through a forested area. By the roadside, you will find the MOR (Biker Service Area) point, and not far from it a bar serving American food. Follow Podleśna Street.
- 7Os. Budziwój27 kmOs. Budziwój
After several consecutive downhill and uphill stretches, you will reach the Budziwój housing estate. At the junction, take Jana Pawła II Street.
- 8Dębina30 kmDębina
Follow Jana Pawła II Street all the way, then Kwiatkowskiego Street. Turn left following the East of Poland Cycling Trail Green Velo signs. The rest of the route will run along the Wisłok River, where you can relax and enjoy the views. When you reach the Karpacki Bridge, go to Podwisłocze Street, which will take you to the Zamkowy Bridge.
- 9Rzeszów, Most Zamkowy38 kmRzeszów, Most Zamkowy
This is the end of your cycling tour of the Rzeszów area. While in the area, it is still worth taking a stroll around Rzeszów's market square with its attractive Underground Tourist Route.
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