Uroczysko Sikornik - attractions and curiosities

Town: Krak贸w

check_circle  Slopes
check_circle  Stroller-friendly
check_circle  Small cyclist paths
check_circle  Sledding hill
check_circle  Mainly in the shade
check_circle  Convenient parking
check_circle  Accessible by public transport

Uroczysko Sikornik is located in the western part of Krakow, between the Rudawa Valley and B艂onia to the north, and the Vistula River to the south. Between two peaks: G贸ra 艢w. Bronis艂awy with Ko艣ciuszko Mound, and Sikornik, there is a forest full of walking paths and picnic clearings, as well as a beautiful viewpoint to the south.

Uroczysko Sikornik
Uroczysko Sikornik

Attractions at Sikornik

The main attraction of the hill is the Ko艣ciuszko Mound and Ko艣ciuszko Museum. The entrance ticket includes both access to the mound, which offers a beautiful view of the city, and a tour of the modern and multimedia exhibition dedicated to Tadeusz Ko艣ciuszko. After descending from the mound, you can also see a wax figure exhibition and an exhibition about the Krakow Fortress.

Ko艣ciuszko Mound - Viewpoint and Museum

Ko艣ciuszko Mound - Viewpoint and Museum

Ko艣ciuszko Mound is a unique tourist attraction that combines history, nature, and a chance for a family walk. ...

Playground near Ko艣ciuszko Mound
Playground near Ko艣ciuszko Mound

Among the forests on Sikornik, there are also other, less spectacular attractions, including a climbing rock called Strzelnica and remains of ski jumps that operated here in the 1920s and 1930s (northern slopes, along the green trail).

Uroczysko Sikornik - for a walk and a picnic

Sikornik is primarily an excellent place for a forest walk and picnic. Along the asphalt alley, there are as many as 3 clearings with benches, tables, and even special "forest shells".

Uroczysko Sikornik - "forest shell"
Uroczysko Sikornik - "forest shell"

The clearings have interesting names like "Clearing for Nature Watching" or "Clearing for Nature Listening," but of course, you can use them for any games and activities!

Uroczysko Sikornik
Uroczysko Sikornik

Sikornik - viewpoint

Sikornik has one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Krakow! The panorama from here includes most of the Beskid Wyspowy, Gorce, Beskid Makowski, Ma艂y, and 呕ywiecki ranges with the majestic Babia G贸ra. On the horizon, you can see the Tatra Mountains.

Sikornik Hill - viewpoint
Sikornik Hill - viewpoint

At the viewpoint clearing, there are many benches and tables. You can also spread out your own picnic blanket, recall which peaks you have already conquered, and decide which ones to visit next!

Wide panorama from the viewpoint clearing at Sikornik
Wide panorama from the viewpoint clearing at Sikornik

Uroczysko Sikornik - access, practical information

You can reach Sikornik on foot:

  • from Salwator (Al. Waszyngtona)
  • from the Strzelnica side (MuFo Photography Museum) - via the black trail,
  • from Decjusz Park: via Starowolska and Cedrowa streets (green trail),
  • or from Przegorzalska Pass (Jod艂owa Street) - via the black trail.

Public transport can take you to Ko艣ciuszko Mound (line 100), and you can park your car either at Ko艣ciuszko Mound or at Przegorzalska Pass (a small parking area for several cars).

Clearing at Sikornik
Clearing at Sikornik

For strollers or bicycles, Al. Waszyngtona, the black trail from Przegorzalska Pass, and then the asphalt alley towards Ko艣ciuszko Mound are suitable. The green trail is a narrow forest path.

Playground, toilets, and food stalls are located near Ko艣ciuszko Mound.

PS. We consider Sikornik one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Krakow. Here you can find out about the others:

Krakow - Viewpoints of the City and Beyond

Krakow - Viewpoints of the City and Beyond

What can you see from Krakow? Of course, Krakow itself, but not only that! Discover with us the most beautiful and interesting viewpoints in Krakow: both the historic Old Town, the entire city, and its surroundings, all the way to the Tatra Mountains! ...

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