Rzeszów and its surroundings
Rural areas west of Rzeszów
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About this route
A simple and pleasant scenic route through the countryside west of the capital of Podkarpackie. There may be no famous sights here, but the landscapes of vast plains and low hills give a sense of freedom and allow you to breathe fully. Lovers of sacred architecture will find several places of interest, as will anthropologists, who will easily observe the changes in the environment caused by man. The route leads along asphalt roads and the total elevation is low, therefore, apart from the length, the ride is not a significant challenge even for intermediate cyclists. Circling through the villages and looking for the right exits may be a problem, but local residents will be happy to provide guidance.
Practical advices
Although this route is not demanding, it is worth preparing for it properly, so that nothing surprises you at any point. Start with the most important thing, which is your helmet. A good helmet is essential for your safety. Take care also of proper lighting, both front and rear. In addition to bike lights, equip your bike with reflectors so that you are highly visible on the road.
What else is worth taking with you on a trip? Make sure to pack a sweatshirt or a rail jacket in your backpack, in case the weather changes. It is also a good idea to bring snacks to give you energy during the trip. Protein bars or energy mousses work well.
If you plan to take visit the attractions along the route, you will need to leave your bike behind in some places. To make sure it is still there after the tour, be sure to bring a bike safety device such as a U-Lock or any bicycle lock.
Rzeszów and its surroundings
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Route details
Rzeszów – Wiśniowa – Góra Ropczycka – RzeszówStart
- 1Rzeszów0 kmRzeszów
Take the Stal Rzeszów stadium as your starting point. Head east and before the Karpacki Bridge, turn right to follow the Wisłok River in the opposite direction. You can make your first stop at the Lisia Góra Reserve. Centuries-old trees are protected there on a small hill, providing cover for birds and small wildlife. Past the Ptasia Wyspa (Bird Island), turn sharply right as the path leads, then enter Jarowa Street. Heading north, keep on this road for 2 km. When you cross Podkarpacka Street, you will enter Beskidzka Street. After less than 5 km, pass under the flyover of the S19 expressway. Driving through the Racławówka housing estate, keep an eye on Lubcza, you must have it on your left. At the bifurcation of roads before the school, turn slightly left, but do not cross the river. In Zabierzów, you can detour for a moment to admire the baroque church from the first half of the 18th century. Follow the arch along the bed of the Łubcza River to a crossroads, then take a sharp left. Through Zgłobień, you will reach Wola Zgłobieńska. A kilometre past the church and the school, turn right and you will ascend the hill. Between vast fields, you will reach Nockowa. There, by the volunteer fire brigade, head west. You will pass the Church of St. Michael. Then, at the first intersection in Iwierzyce, head left. The road through Wiercany and Olimpów will lead you to Wiśniowa.
- 2Wiśniowa30 kmWiśniowa
It is a large village, where a careful observer will see buildings dating back to the early 20th century. The most interesting is the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. To get to it, you have to ride a few hundred meters from the intersection to Zagorzyce, where you should turn. The church is not old, having been built in the mid-1930s, but it has an interesting architectural form. Its builder, architect Z. Mączeński, developed the style of the village church; wooden, neo-Gothic, strongly based on the local tradition of a sacral building with clear Byzantine and Uniate influences. Continue through fields and forests on the narrow road to Zagorzyce via Budzisz Zagórzański. In the village, turn left. By the neo-Baroque church, you will notice a Marian statue surrounded by poles with barbed wire. It commemorates the martyrdom of St. M. M. Kolbe in the Auschwitz concentration camp. After 800 m past the temple, turn right onto a narrow road by the Marian statue and drive through fields by the forest, through Przymiarki. Keep to the edge of the forest and turn north with it on the outskirts of the village of Broniszów. Go right past the Łączki Forestry Commission building. At the crossroads in Gnojnica Wola, keep left. You will then pass through Gnojnica and reach Góra Ropczycka. This section will be 7 km long.
- 3Góra Ropczycka53 kmGóra Ropczycka
A very interesting site in the village is the ruins of barracks from the mid-19th century. They were built as late-classical barracks with neo-Gothic elements for the Krakus regiment. The present remains are closed to the public due to the condition of the buildings, but the eastern wing with a wall and a corner tower can be seen. A discerning eye will spot the subtle remains of the wall stucco. Turn right behind the parish church, heading southeast. You will reach Zagórzyce Dolne. To cross it, you will have to zig-zag; turn left at the first and second intersections, while at the end of the road, turn right into South Street and after 500m turn left. Then turn left again and after 80m turn right. After 1 km, you will turn left and then right after another 150 m. Continue straight on the main road; you will pass the stadium and the Golden Carp statue. At the school, head to the right, to turn left after 700m. Continue straight ahead, as you will only turn right before the stadium in Dąbrowa. Behind this facility, you will turn first left and then right. You will reach Trzciana. In Trzciana, head south through Słowinka. After Błędowa Zgłobieńska, at the bifurcation of roads, keep right and turn left at the first opportunity. This road will take you to Nosówka, where you will turn left at the fork behind the House of Tradition. In Kielanówka, head east to reach Rzeszów after a few kilometres. There, along Batalionów Chłopskich Avenue, you will return to the Stal Rzeszów stadium.
- 4Rzeszów85 kmRzeszów
Your route ends near the Stal Rzeszów Stadium.
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