Discover Michałowice

The green-marked Widokowy Cycling Route is 24.2 km long in total; 13.2 km of it runs within the municipality of Michałowice. Dłubnia Landscape Park was established in 1981 and encompasses the Dłubnia Valley and the adjoining plateau. Cultural landmarks in Michałowice include the Dąbrowski Palace, the manor house and park complex, and the Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland.

The Widokowy Cycling Route follows Podedworze Street to Michałowice and passes the manor house and park complex on Dąbrowskich Street. After the manor house, it follows Nad Dłubnią Street, crosses the Dłubnia over a bridge and then continues through meadows. The route details distinguish between the total distance of 24.2 km and the 13.2 km section within the municipality of Michałowice. This helps you consider your route choice not only by its name but also by the route described.

Another named route, the Dłubnia Valley Cycling Route, follows Nad Dłubnią Street after the manor house and then climbs Koźlica Hill along Koźlica Street to an elevation of 279 metres. From there, it descends to Masłomiąca. The two routes are described in terms of different specific landscape features: on the Widokowy Cycling Route, meadows follow the bridge; on the Dłubnia Valley Cycling Route, the route includes a climb and a descent to Masłomiąca. You can take into account which description better suits your interests when planning your ride.

The landscape park offers another perspective on the surrounding area. It lies around the Dłubnia and, within the municipality, extends from the area of the springs near Trzyciąż to Raciborowice. The park has chalk and limestone rocks, as well as springs with fissure and karst water. Historic churches, manor houses and manor house parks can also be visited there. Alongside the cycling routes described, this means that landscape features and historic estates are also options to focus on.

The Dąbrowski Palace was built to a design by Teodor Talowski. The Neo-Romantic park was created at the same time, based on an older garden. The manor house and park complex in Michałowice consists of a manor house, a stable, a park and a dilapidated granary. These elements show different aspects of the complex; the granary is specifically described as dilapidated.

The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, was built in 1963. In September 1963, Bishop Karol Wojtyła consecrated the church. Those interested in the more recent history of church buildings will find here a specific year and the name of the person who consecrated it.

A march is held every year on 6 August to commemorate the First Cadre Company’s visit to the manor house in Michałowice. It is followed by a gathering and refreshments in the manor house gardens. The Za Rogiem Michałowice cinema offers film screenings by arrangement for organised groups, schools, kindergartens and institutions. These two offerings appeal to different interests: the march is an annual commemorative event, while film screenings can be booked for the groups listed.

To compare other local pages, you can also visit Racławice, Zabierzów, Libertów, Widoma, Czerna, Raciborowice, Dziekanowice and Zielonki.

How long is the Widokowy Cycling Route?

The green-marked Widokowy Cycling Route is 24.2 km long. Of this, 13.2 km runs within the municipality of Michałowice.

What does the manor house and park complex include?

The complex in Michałowice includes a manor house, a stable, a park and a dilapidated granary.

When is the commemorative march held?

The march commemorating the First Cadre Company’s visit is held every year on 6 August. It is followed by a gathering and refreshments in the manor house gardens.

Who can book film screenings at the cinema?

Za Rogiem Michałowice cinema offers them to organised groups, schools, kindergartens and institutions.

For the broader travel overview: Kraków.