Discover Żegiestów: hiking trails, the Poprad and churches

• A blue hiking trail leads from Żegiestów-Zdrój over wooded slopes and clearings to Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomlą.
• The “Łopata Polska” nature trail runs along the riverbank in Żegiestów-Zdrój and combines walks with nature education and outdoor recreation.
• A walking path about half a kilometre long leads through the spa district to the “Anna” pump room.
• In this area, the Poprad forms a gorge along the Polish-Slovak border river.

For a longer hike, the blue trail leads from Żegiestów-Zdrój over wooded slopes and clearings to the area around Pusta Wielka and Wyżnie Młaki. The destination is Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomlą. Check trail conditions before setting out and plan your return transport as well.

Another way to explore the spa district on foot is the path, approximately half a kilometre long, to the “Anna” pump room. It passes through Żegiestów-Zdrój and offers a short walk in its own right, separate from the hiking route. If you plan to visit the pump room, check that it is accessible beforehand.

The “Łopata Polska” nature trail offers a different focus: it runs along the riverbank and combines walking with nature education and outdoor recreation. Take local trail conditions into account.

In the area around Żegiestów-Zdrój, the Poprad forms a gorge. Here, the river also marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. If you are interested in landscapes and waterways, you can regard the gorge as a natural feature in its own right. This is separate from the canoe or pontoon trips available on the Poprad in this area. If you are planning a trip, it is advisable to check current availability in advance.

A ski lift is also listed as an attraction in Żegiestów. If you would like to include it in your travel plans, check the latest operating information before planning a visit or use. This keeps the different interests mentioned—hiking, the river landscape and other attractions—as separate points of reference when making your choice.

The former Greek Catholic Church of St Anne and St Michael the Archangel in Żegiestów was built between 1917 and 1925 in the ecclesiastical building tradition. The stone and brick building has a cruciform floor plan, a nave and two sacristy extensions. These features make the church a specific destination for travellers interested in historic religious architecture.

Żegiestów-Zdrój is also home to the filial Church of St Kinga, which belongs to the parish in Żegiestów. It is distinct from the former Greek Catholic church: they are two separate church destinations, and the architectural features described apply to the former church. This makes it possible to plan the cultural part of a trip without confusing the two places or their characteristics.

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What trails are there in Żegiestów-Zdrój?

The blue hiking trail leads from Żegiestów-Zdrój over wooded slopes and clearings to Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomlą. The path to the “Anna” pump room, about half a kilometre long, is a separate walking option in the spa district. For the hiking trail, plan for trail conditions and return transport; for the pump room, check access in advance.

What can you do along the Poprad?

The Poprad forms a gorge in the area around Żegiestów-Zdrój. Canoe or pontoon trips are also possible on the river in this area. Check current availability for a trip in advance.

Which churches are worth visiting?

In Żegiestów, the former Greek Catholic Church of St Anne and St Michael the Archangel has a cruciform floor plan, a nave and two sacristy extensions. Żegiestów-Zdrój is also home to the filial Church of St Kinga, which belongs to the parish in Żegiestów.

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