Goleniowy – Churches, Nature and Trails

• The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary preserves a Gothic presbytery and a Gothic wooden sculpture of the Madonna and Child.
• The group of linden trees in Goleniowy is one of the eleven living natural monuments in the municipality of Szczekociny.
• The wider Szczekociny area has a kayaking route on the Pilica, as well as walking and cycling trails of varying lengths and estimated times.

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary brings together two distinct examples of Gothic heritage. Its Gothic presbytery has been preserved, and a wooden sculpture of the Madonna and Child is also kept there. The sculpture dates from approximately the middle of the 15th century. If you are interested in sacred art and historical woodcarving, this work gives you a specific reason to explore Goleniowy from a cultural perspective, too.

The wooden sculpture is dated to approximately the middle of the 15th century.

The group of linden trees is located in Goleniowy and is one of the eleven living natural monuments in the municipality of Szczekociny. Also nearby is an 4.5-kilometre walking and cycling trail with eleven stops in Gąszcze Forest. The walk takes about two hours; the trail can be covered much faster by bicycle. It is the shorter of the walking routes described here.

A longer option is the 18-kilometre Szlak Kosynierów walking and cycling trail between Szczekociny, Wywła and Moskorzew. It is marked in yellow, and the estimated walking time is about five hours. Notable points along the route include historic mounds from the Kościuszko Uprising near Szczekociny, including burial mounds for battle participants, crosses and iron scythes. The two trails therefore differ not only in length, but also in estimated walking time and the points mentioned along the way.

In the wider Szczekociny area, a 15-kilometre kayaking route runs along the Pilica between Szczekociny and Przyłęk; the trip takes about four hours. It differs from the walking and cycling trails in its mode of travel, so its length alone is not enough to compare it with them. For initial planning, the approximate times given can serve as a guide: about two hours on foot in Gąszcze Forest, about five hours on foot on the Szlak Kosynierów, or about four hours for the kayaking trip.

The geographical location can also help you choose: the parish church and the group of linden trees are in Goleniowy. The trails and kayaking route described are in the wider Szczekociny area or within the municipality.

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What has been preserved in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

The church in Goleniowy preserves a Gothic presbytery and a Gothic wooden sculpture of the Madonna and Child. The sculpture dates from approximately the middle of the 15th century.

What walking times are given for the trails?

The walk in Gąszcze Forest takes about two hours, while the 18-kilometre Szlak Kosynierów takes about five hours. The Gąszcze trail can be covered much faster by bicycle.

What natural feature is located in Goleniowy?

The group of linden trees in Goleniowy is one of the eleven living natural monuments in the municipality of Szczekociny.

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