Podstolice: Churches, Cycling Route and Ski Station

The green cycling route passes through Podstolice and connects Wieliczka, Grabówki, Siercza, Janowice and Sygneczów on a circular route back to Wieliczka. In Podstolice, you’ll find the parish Church of the Holy Spirit and the nearby Chapel of St Florian. Podstolice-Ski has three slopes for skiers and snowboarders with different skill levels.

The wooden Church of the Holy Spirit was built in 1870 on the site of an older church. Three altars from the 18th century come from this predecessor building. This means you can distinguish two historical periods in one building: the 19th-century church and the older altars.

The Chapel of St Florian stands in a square next to the parish Church of the Holy Spirit. Its life-size sandstone statue of St Florian, standing on a tall, faceted plinth, is particularly striking. When you visit, it offers a clear focal point for appreciating the design of the chapel and its surroundings.

The green cycling route also passes a chapel donated by Agnieszka and Mateusz Chlebdowie in 1872. A historic wooden church in Podstolice is recommended as a detour from the cycling route. If you’re travelling along the route, these buildings can serve as cultural and historical points of interest alongside your cycling.

The green cycling route is a loop: it passes through Podstolice and several other places before returning to Wieliczka. Check the route markings on site before relying on the described itinerary. The information about the places shows the route, but does not specify a cycling time.

At Podstolice-Ski, the three slopes differ according to the intended skill level of their skiers and snowboarders. Two Tatrapoma lifts have the following stated dimensions: one is 350 metres long with a vertical drop of 65 metres, and the other is 200 metres long with a vertical drop of 30 metres. The “Fun School” ski and snowboard school also operates at the station. Lift details, operators and availability may change; check with the operator before travelling.

The cycling route and ski station therefore offer different options to suit your interests. The cycling route focuses on connecting several places in a loop; at Podstolice-Ski, the slopes, lift dimensions and named school are the specific points of reference.

Wieliczka is the wider travel destination and offers its own excursion and cultural themes. The underground Miners’ Route includes 7 to 14 mining chambers in the rugged workings around the oldest preserved Regis Shaft; it is up to two kilometres long. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines”.

There are other described routes for hiking and cycling in Wieliczka: the yellow trail connects Wieliczka and Dobczyce, while the red cycling trail forms a 27-kilometre loop through Wieliczka and Siercza. The “Las i stawy na Grabówkach” ecological protected area lies along the hiking and cycling route from Wieliczka. Check trail conditions before your trip.

The historical points of reference also vary by location: in Wieliczka, the wooden Church of St Sebastian was built in 1582 and contains Renaissance paintings. The parish Church of the Assumption of Mary in Grabie dates from 1742 and has a Gothic stone baptismal font from the 15th century. These destinations add to the picture of Podstolice without being confused with its churches.

There is specific visitor information for Wieliczka: on 8 September 2026, Zamek Żupny and its courtyard were closed for renovation work, which was expected to continue until the end of 2028. Check the current status before visiting. Separately, before travelling to Podstolice, you can check the cycling route markings and lift and school details directly.

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Which cycling route passes through Podstolice?

The green route passes through Podstolice and connects Wieliczka, Grabówki, Siercza, Janowice and Sygneczów on a circular route back to Wieliczka.

What is known about the Church of the Holy Spirit?

The wooden church was built in 1870 on the site of an older church. Three altars from the 18th century come from the predecessor building.

What are the dimensions of the two named Tatrapoma lifts?

One lift is 350 metres long with a vertical drop of 65 metres; the other is 200 metres long with a vertical drop of 30 metres. Check the details with the operator before travelling.

For the wider travel overview: Wieliczka.