Rzeszów and its surroundings
Through Czudec and the surrounding area
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About this route
The route in front of you starts in Niechobrz Górny and leads through Czudec. It will take you to the surroundings of Rzeszów, located south of the region's capital.
Take a trip full of beautiful views and long ascents. The route runs mainly on forest tracks and local roads with little car traffic. Riding in this area will be very pleasant and peaceful.
Practical advices
A route with a moderate level of difficulty will allow you to test your fitness. Remember that the terrain has a huge impact on how many kilometres you can cover. Trails on flat roads are less strenuous than those on hills or mountain roads.
Planning a group trip? Match the route to the fitness of the weakest participant.
A helmet and light clothing made of breathable materials will be essential for safety and comfort on the route. Other than that, only put on the essentials. Heavy luggage will make your ride more difficult. Also, think about what you will carry the necessary items in. We suggest a backpack or panniers for your bike.
Be prepared for possible breakdowns on the route. It is a good idea to carry the most important tools for a quick fix, such as inner tubes or patches, a pump or a multi-tool. Make sure you have enough water and food, as well as navigation equipment.
Is it looking like a warm and sunny day? Remember sunscreen and sunglasses. If you are planning sightseeing or other activities along the route, a bike lock will also be very useful. Before you leave, carefully examine your route for the trip. Consider whether your skills and equipment are adequate for the level of difficulty of the route.
Rzeszów and its surroundings
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Route details
Niechobrz Górny - Wola Zgłobieńska - Wielki Las - Czudec - Niechobrz GórnyStart
- 1Niechobrz Górny0 kmNiechobrz Górny
Niechobrz Górny is the place from where you will set off on your journey. We suggest starting from the vicinity of the Millennium Cross.
It stands on one of the highest hills in the area. It was built to celebrate the Jubilee of Christianity in 2000. It is a place from which you can admire vast views. You can see Rzeszów, among other places.
If you came here by car, you can leave your vehicle in the car park next to the Millennium Cross. There is also a large shelter in its vicinity.
From here, head south. You will reach the local road, Niechobrz - Czudec. After 150 m, turn right. Follow the signs of the blue cycle trail.
Along the way, you will pass ski lift poles. Follow the dirt road down towards the Leśny Tabor campsite. A narrow asphalt road will lead you to the hamlet of Zagórze. Turn left before the chapel and ride towards the cemetery.
- 2Wola Zgłobieńska5.5 kmWola Zgłobieńska
You reach Wola Zgłobieńska. Here you change from the blue cycle trail to the green one. Turn left.
You start a slow ascent to the Wielki Las reserve. This is a reserve with an area of over 87 hectares. A valuable element of the forest ecosystem existing here is the tree stand, which on a large part of the reserve has the character of about 100-year-old beech trees.
- 3Wielki Las10 kmWielki Las
When you get on the ridge, turn right. After about a kilometre, before the camping area, turn left.
You are now faced with a 5-kilometre descent to Czudec.
- 4Czudec14.7 kmCzudec
At approximately 14.7 km of the route, turn left. You will reach Czudec by taking the road running parallel to regional road no. 988.
The route will lead you to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Czudec in Czudec. The object of worship in this place is a painting of the Mother of God in the Hodegetria type, probably dating back to the 15th or 16th century, painted on a board. It was placed on the main altar of the Baroque Church of the Holy Trinity in Czudec, which was built using materials from the demolished castle in the village of Przedmieście Czudeckie. The church was elevated to the status of a shrine in 2002, on the day of the coronation of the miraculous image.
In front of the sanctuary, turn left. On your way, pass the presbytery, where you will reach the market square with its historic wooden buildings.
From here, follow St. Martin's Street towards the cemetery. You now have a long scenic ascent towards Babia Góra.
- 5Niechobrz Górny21 kmNiechobrz Górny
The route ends at the starting point.