In Tylmanowa, the Dunajec cuts through the landscape, forming two narrow sections of the valley below Kłodne and Wietrznica. These named stretches give the river landscape a clear geographical framework. Within Tylmanowa, the Popradzki Landscape Park includes the eastern slopes of the Pasmo Radziejowej above cultivated fields. The river gorge and the hillside landscape are two distinct starting points for planning your trip: you can get to know Tylmanowa through its river geography or focus your attention on the park landscape.
History in Buildings and Settlements
A founding charter from 1336 documents the history of settlement in Tylmanowa. A later period is represented by the Classical Berski manor house, dating from 1840; remnants of its associated park have been preserved. The manor house is currently not open to visitors and can only be viewed from the outside. At the Wiejski Ośrodek Kultury in Tylmanowa, photographs in the “Tylmanowskie Wspomnienia” exhibition show the house’s historic appearance, including its interiors. Check whether the exhibition is available before visiting.
The Church of St. Nicholas can also be dated precisely: it was built between 1757 and 1760. Historic ensembles of wooden buildings have been preserved on the eastern bank of the Dunajec, including in the settlements of Króle and Klępy. They shape a settlement landscape dating from the second half of the 18th century. In Króle, the historic timber-rafting station, or binduga, also recalls how the river was used: logs were bound together and floated downstream from this spot; the binduga operated for several centuries.
A farm in Króle that is more than 150 years old has been preserved in its original condition, with its house, granary, stable, and barn. It is privately owned and not open to visitors; it can only be viewed from the outside. Kalwaria Tylmanowska was established on Basta Hill in the 1980s. Another historic memorial lies in the forest on Wietrznice Hill, above the settlement of Rzeki: prominent remains of Polish trenches from the September Campaign of 1939 have been preserved there.
The footbridge over the Dunajec is also one of the area’s historic sites. It leads to the settlements of Wybrańce and Górzany. Designed by engineer Stuczek, it was built in 1979 as a thank-you to the residents of Tylmanowa for helping people hide during the occupation. Together with the preserved wooden ensembles, it shows how local history can be traced through a variety of structures and memorial sites.
Hiking Trails with Different Highlights
Hiking Route 5 passes through the settlements of Króle and Klępy. If you want to make the route through these places the focus of your hike, the route description offers a specific point of reference. The yellow trail along the Pasmo Radziejowej is also recommended as a way to experience the nature of the Popradzki Landscape Park. The two trails have different focuses: Route 5 passes through named settlements, while the yellow trail is associated with the park’s natural environment. Check current trail conditions before setting out, as they may change.
To decide whether Tylmanowa suits your travel interests, you can weigh up its river landscape, historic buildings, and hiking trails. Its traces, spanning widely separated periods—from the 1336 charter and the buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries to the trenches of 1939 and Kalwaria from the 1980s—offer different historical points of reference for a visit. Discover more destinations: Maniowy, Bańska Niżna, Chochołów, Dursztyn, Mizerna, Kacwin, Grywałd and Niedzica.
For the broader travel overview: Nowotarski.
