Gródek Nad Dunajcem: Cycling Routes, Lake and Grodzisko Island

• The yellow, so-called Wine Cycling Route passes through Gródek nad Dunajcem.
• Walking and cycling routes start in Gródek and run throughout the municipality.
• The “Jaskółka” passenger boat operates between Gródek and the dam in Rożnów during the summer season.
• Grodzisko Island, also known as Małpia Wyspa, lies in the middle of Lake Rożnowskie.

Two different details can help you plan your routes: the yellow, so-called Wine Cycling Route passes through Gródek, while walking and cycling routes start in the town and run throughout the municipality. This lets you search specifically for the named cycling route or for routes starting in Gródek. Check the Wine Cycling Route markings before setting out; conditions on individual routes may change.

The named cycling route and the network of routes through the municipality are different points of reference. If you are planning your day around a particular route, consider which of these is most important to you. The information about the Wine Cycling Route refers to its course through Gródek; the other routes are described as starting here and continuing through the municipal area.

The “Jaskółka” passenger boat operates on Lake Rożnowskie between Gródek nad Dunajcem and the dam in Rożnów during the summer season. The trip takes about two hours, including a 30-minute break. The break is already included in this approximate duration for planning purposes. Check the current schedule locally if you plan to take the trip.

Boat trips with a skipper are also listed as an option on Lake Rożnowskie. If you prefer this option, check availability in advance. This gives you two different options to consider: a seasonal trip on a specified route with an approximate duration, and boat trips with a skipper.

Grodzisko Island, also known as Małpia Wyspa, lies in the middle of Lake Rożnowskie, near Gródek. The island has the ruins of a castle connected with Gródek. It is also home to a waterbird reserve and a medieval archaeological site.

Nature and history come together here: the castle ruins point to the island’s connection with Gródek, while the reserve and archaeological site also shape its character. This is a different focus from cycling or boating and can add another area of interest to consider during your stay.

When looking for a hotel in Gródek nad Dunajcem, you can first decide what you plan to focus on: routes, a boat trip on the lake, or activities involving horses and horse-drawn carriage rides. Compare the location given in each hotel listing with your daily plans rather than assuming that a particular accommodation will suit you simply because it is in your destination.

The “Koński oGródek” horse farm is in the centre of Gródek, about 50 m from Lake Rożnowskie. A municipal description dated August 20, 2025, lists horse riding and horse-drawn carriage rides as activities offered there. If you want to make either activity a fixed part of your plans, check availability in advance. Also bear in mind that the “Jaskółka” boat trip operates during the summer season.

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How long does the “Jaskółka” trip take?

The trip between Gródek nad Dunajcem and the dam in Rożnów takes about two hours, including the 30-minute break. The passenger boat operates during the summer season; check the current schedule locally.

What is on Grodzisko Island?

The island lies in the middle of Lake Rożnowskie and is home to the ruins of a castle connected with Gródek, a waterbird reserve and a medieval archaeological site. It is also known as Małpia Wyspa.

What activities are listed at “Koński oGródek”?

Horse riding and horse-drawn carriage rides are listed at the horse farm in the centre of Gródek, about 50 m from Lake Rożnowskie. Check current availability before making either a firm part of your plans.

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