Cieniawa
Accommodation in Cieniawa
Cieniawa can be understood through its landscape, winter sports facilities and architectural history. The wooded hill of Rosochatki rises north of the village, at 750 metres above sea level. When visibility is good, the Tatras in Slovakia can even be seen from Cieniawa.
Cieniawa at a glance
- Rosochatki: a wooded hill north of Cieniawa, 750 metres above sea level.
- When visibility is good, the Tatras in Slovakia can be seen from Cieniawa.
- The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built between 1982 and 1985 to a design by Jan Okoński.
- A chapel in Cieniawa was entered in the register of immovable monuments on 13 November 2014 under reference number A-1423/M.
- The three ski lifts at Rodzinna Stacja Narciarska Cieniawa are 500, 350 and 50 metres long.
- A ski lift with a 400-metre-long illuminated slope is located by the recreation and leisure centre in Cieniawa.
- Cieniawa lies on the national road connecting Nowy Sącz, Grybów and Gorlice.
What kind of landscape defines Cieniawa?
Rosochatki is a distinctive landmark north of the village: the wooded hill lies 750 metres above sea level. By contrast, the view as far as the Tatras in Slovakia is explicitly dependent on good visibility. These are two different landscape impressions—a named hill with a stated elevation and a distant view whose visibility depends on conditions. If you are looking to make landscape a focus of your trip, you can use these details to get a sense of Cieniawa’s character.
What information is available about the ski lifts?
The three ski lifts at Rodzinna Stacja Narciarska Cieniawa are 500, 350 and 50 metres long. A ski lift with a 400-metre-long illuminated slope is located by the recreation and leisure centre in Cieniawa. These measurements refer to different things—the first three are lift lengths, while the 400 metres refers to a slope. This distinction helps you interpret the figures without treating the lengths as equivalent. If winter sports are a reason for your trip, check in advance whether the facilities mentioned are available on your chosen dates.
What do the church and chapel tell us about the village?
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built between 1982 and 1985 to a design by Jan Okoński. A different aspect comes to the fore with a chapel in Cieniawa: it was entered in the register of immovable monuments on 13 November 2014 under reference number A-1423/M. The construction period and design, on the one hand, and the entry date and reference number, on the other, offer two different points of reference for the village’s history. If you are including culture in your travel plans, you can use these details as specific topics to explore in Cieniawa.
How can Cieniawa be considered when planning a trip?
Cieniawa lies on the national road connecting Nowy Sącz, Grybów and Gorlice. These three places provide a sense of location along the road. When choosing somewhere to stay, you can first consider whether your trip will focus mainly on landscape, culture or winter sports.
If you would like to add more destination pages to your plans, you can also explore Ptaszkowa. Discover more destinations: Uhryń, Podegrodzie, Brzyna, Zawadka, Krynica-Zdrój, Rożnów, Berest.
FAQ
Where is Rosochatki hill?
Rosochatki rises north of Cieniawa. The wooded hill lies 750 metres above sea level.
Can the Tatras be seen from Cieniawa?
When visibility is good, the Tatras in Slovakia can be seen from Cieniawa.
What lengths are given for the winter sports facilities?
The three ski lifts at Rodzinna Stacja Narciarska Cieniawa are 500, 350 and 50 metres long. A ski lift with a 400-metre-long illuminated slope is located by the recreation and leisure centre.
For the main travel overview: Nowy Sącz.
