Zabrodzie: Hiking Trails and Church Heritage
Accommodation in Zabrodzie
Discover Zabrodzie through its two hiking trails and the history of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The blue Niebieska Łezka trail circles Lake Myczkowieckie and runs through Zabrodzie in places. With views of the lake and surrounding hills, the destination offers both a specific choice of route and a historical point of interest.
Zabrodzie at a glance
The brick Church of Saints Peter and Paul was built in 1922–1923. For hiking, choose between the blue Niebieska Łezka, which takes about six hours, and the Zielone Wzgórza nad Soliną trail, which takes about five hours. The first route circles the lake; the second is described as long but not particularly difficult.
Which hike fits your schedule?
The blue-marked Niebieska Łezka trail circles Lake Myczkowieckie, takes about six hours and is considered moderately difficult. One section passes through Zabrodzie. Zielone Wzgórza nad Soliną is estimated to take about five hours and is described as long, though not particularly difficult. The shorter estimated time does not automatically make it an easier hike: the descriptions emphasize different aspects of duration and difficulty.
On Zielone Wzgórza, you can walk a single section in either direction; afterwards, you can return by PKS bus. If you plan to return this way, check the timetable in advance. This lets you choose a route based on the time you have and whether you prefer a circuit around the lake or a section that can be walked on its own.
What shapes the landscape along the trails?
From the section of the Zielone Wzgórza nad Soliną trail near Zabrodzie, you can enjoy views of Lake Myczkowieckie and Bóbrka. Also in view are the Kozińca Massif, with its disused quarry, and the Żukowa ridge in the distance. The scenery combines the lake with distinctive landscape features: a village, a massif with a quarry, and a distant ridge.
Along Zielone Wzgórza, the route climbs beside the Potok Wola, crossing the stream several times. On Niebieska Łezka, the section through Zabrodzie is followed by a route alongside the Potok Wola and then along gravel roads, followed by unpaved paths. The red-marked Zielone Wzgórza hiking trail descends to former Zabrodzie, now the main part of the village of Solina.
What cultural history is associated with Zabrodzie?
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul stands in former Zabrodzie, which is now part of Solina. During the interwar period, it was used jointly by worshippers of the Latin and Uniate rites.
The church’s furnishings include an image of Our Lady of Sorrows dating from around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, and a copy of the icon of Our Lady of Łopieńska with its original silver covering. If you would like to see the artworks inside, check in advance whether a visit is possible.
FAQ
Where does the Niebieska Łezka trail start and end?
The route starts and ends next to the PKS bus stop in the center of Solina.
Where does the image of Our Lady of Sorrows come from?
It comes from the church in Myczków and was brought to Zabrodzie.
What is known about the historic cemetery?
The cemetery of former Zabrodzie dates from the early 20th century and is now a municipal cemetery.
For the broader travel overview: Polańczyk.
