Myślenice offers a range of options, from the 13.5-kilometre yellow hiking trail to the red route to Palcza, which is 20.5 kilometres long. There is also a medieval town layout, the Sanctuary of Our Lady and the redeveloped Raba riverbank area in Zarabie. This destination brings together longer hikes, city history and leisure trails.

Hiking trails by length and duration

The red hiking trail from Myślenice via Działek, Kudłacze and Łysina to Jaworzyce is 15.5 kilometres long; the stated duration is six hours. The yellow hiking trail leads from Myślenice via Dalin and Pisania to Sułkowice. Its 13.5 kilometres are listed as taking three hours and 45 minutes. The yellow route is therefore both shorter and quicker. When comparing these two trails, you can consider both the route length and the stated time required.

Another red route runs from Myślenice via Sularzówka, Trzebuńska Góra, Babica, Bieńkowska Góra and Końcówka to Palcza. It is 20.5 kilometres long; the duration of five hours and 45 minutes is explicitly for one direction. This detail matters when comparing routes: it does not refer to the time for a round trip.

The Małopolska Papal Trail is another hiking highlight in Myślenice County. It runs there along the Sułkowice–Myślenice section and along the county boundary via Luboń Wielki and Szczebel. These are two distinct sections: the route between Sułkowice and Myślenice, and the boundary route via the two peaks.

Historic Town Layout and Sanctuary

The historic town layout of Myślenice is considered a valuable monument at both regional and national level. It is an example of medieval urban planning and preserves remnants of a settlement that existed before the town was founded. The town’s history thus brings together two periods: the medieval layout and traces of earlier settlement.

The church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Myślenice was built in the mid-15th century. An early Baroque chapel was added between 1642 and 1646. The sanctuary also houses a 16th-century image painted in Italy, which is venerated as miraculous and became the destination of many pilgrimages. The building’s history and Marian devotion give the site distinct cultural and religious significance.

Recurring services also shape the sanctuary’s annual calendar: the main feast is held on 8 September. From May to October, night-time Fatima devotions with vigils are also held there on the 13th of each month. If you plan to attend a service, check the current programme before travelling.

Leisure Park, Circular Route and Nature Reserve

The Raba riverbank area in the Zarabie district has been redeveloped into a well-equipped leisure park with numerous walking and cycling paths. These paths offer a different way to get outdoors from the longer hiking routes. A circular route around Myślenice also starts in Zarabie and leads to a viewpoint tower on the summit, a private astronomical observatory and the upper station of the ski lift. There is a restaurant in operation at this station.

The destinations along the circular route offer different attractions: views, astronomy and the option to stop for a meal. If you plan to visit the restaurant, it is a good idea to check its current availability in advance. The lengths and durations of the other routes can be compared directly.

Another place of natural and historical interest lies at the foot of the slopes of Chełm. Along Zamkowa Street, you can reach the Zamczysko nad Rabą Nature Reserve and the ruins of a medieval castle. The approach takes about 10 to 15 minutes. The nature reserve and castle ruins are located together as points of interest, adding another historic site to the town’s story.

Discover more destinations: Glichów, Myslenice, Pcim, Trzemesnia, Gruszów, Sułkowice, Krzyszkowice, Głogoczów, Harbutowice, Stróza, Krzywaczka, Skomielna Czarna, Dobczyce, Wiśniowa, Osieczany, Siepraw, Sieraków, Krzczonów, Jawornik, Lubień, Wierzbanowa, Borzęta.

For the broader travel overview: Lesser Poland.