Przybynow: Nature, Village History and Cycling Route

The “Cisy Przybynowskie” nature reserve protects a natural population of European yew. The Church of St. Nicholas and the Miniskansen Wsi Jurajskiej add local history and traditional objects to the nature theme. At Agroskałka, the activities include educational workshops with tastings as well as a menagerie featuring various animal species.

There is also a specific point of interest for cyclists: the yellow Szlak Zagród Agroturystycznych is 29 kilometres long and passes through Przybynów. It starts at Poraj railway station and ends at Masłońskie–Natalin railway station. This offers nature, history, rural exhibits and cycling as distinct ways to explore the place.

“Cisy Przybynowskie” is dedicated to protecting a natural population of yew trees. European yew is the reserve’s defining feature. For visitors interested in nature, the reserve offers a different way to explore Przybynów from the architectural and historical landmarks in the village.

The Church of St. Nicholas has several documented building phases. It was already a brick church in 1595 and was probably built in the mid-16th century. The Myszkowski family is named as its founder. It was extended in the Baroque style in 1770. In 1911–1912, two bays, new arcades and a front tower were added; the church also received a tiled roof. Thus, its probable construction date and later extensions represent distinct phases.

At the Miniskansen Wsi Jurajskiej, a cottage offers a glimpse of original furnishings. Exhibits include an old stove, tools and agricultural machinery. Horse-drawn carriages and old sleighs also illustrate the means of transport once used in villages near Częstochowa.

Workshops, meetings and educational activities—especially for children and young people—are held in a restored 19th-century cottage. The site also includes a blacksmith’s workshop with original equipment, still used to make horseshoes. Those interested in rural crafts and historical everyday objects will find a different focus here than at the church or nature reserve.

Agroskałka’s educational workshops include tastings of cheese, milk and butter. This adds an activity featuring food to the historical exhibitions. The menagerie includes a camel, llamas, alpacas, a kangaroo, ponies, goats, sheep and other animals. You can therefore get to know Przybynów through its animals and workshops too, rather than focusing your visit exclusively on cultural history.

The yellow Szlak Zagród Agroturystycznych cycling route passes through Przybynów and is 29 kilometres long in total. Its stated endpoints are Poraj railway station and Masłońskie–Natalin railway station. If you would like to include cycling in your trip, you can take this distance and the locations of the two stations into account when planning your route.

For comparison with other places, you can also consult the pages for Żarki, Koziegłowy, Myszków, Ogorzelnik, Lgota Górna, Gniazdów, Gorzków Stary and Żarki-Letnisko.

What does the “Cisy Przybynowskie” nature reserve protect?

The reserve protects a natural population of European yew.

Which building phases of the Church of St. Nicholas are known?

The church was already built of brick in 1595, was probably built in the mid-16th century and was extended in the Baroque style in 1770. Further alterations were made in 1911–1912.

How long is the cycling route through Przybynów?

The yellow Szlak Zagród Agroturystycznych is 29 kilometres long. It starts at Poraj railway station and ends at Masłońskie–Natalin railway station.

Which animals are included in the Agroskałka menagerie?

Animals mentioned include a camel, llamas, alpacas, a kangaroo, ponies, goats and sheep.

For the broader travel overview: Myszków.