Przeworsk County

The county stretches across the Carpathian Foothills and the Sandomierz Basin. It can be reached via the international E40 road, also known as National Road 4, and via the A4 motorway, which has two exits in the county. Several hiking and cycling trails offer routes of different lengths; other attractions include nature areas, historic buildings and the Pogórzanin narrow-gauge railway.

The Sieniawa Forest District is home to a landscape protection area and the Lupa Nature Reserve. Common ivy, legally protected old oaks and fir trees grow in the Lupa Nature Reserve. The Husówka Nature Reserve near Sietesz is distinguished by its larch trees and the presence of the Southern Festoon butterfly.

For a hike, the 18 km route from Przeworsk to Zarzecze via Maćkówka and Zalesie is one option. The blue Dynów–Biała near Rzeszów hiking trail passes through the municipality of Jawornik Polski, is 38 km long and takes about 12 hours to walk. This information can help you choose a route that fits your day’s plans, without implying that the two trails are equally demanding.

Cycling routes are also part of the region’s offerings: the Kańczuga–Lipnik–Manasterz cycling route is 22 km long; Hucisko Jawornickie–Jawornik Polski–Hadle Szklarskie is 20 km long. If you are considering a cycling trip, you can factor these stated distances into your route selection. The places mentioned include Kańczuga and Gać; other town pages in the county are available for Sieniawa, Zarzecze and Przeworsk.

The Pogórzanin narrow-gauge railway runs for 46 km from Przeworsk via Jawornik Polski to Dynów. Its route includes the 602 m railway tunnel near Szklary. The railway, with the places along its route and the tunnel, is a regional landmark in its own right and can help you find your bearings in the county. The route length describes the line, not the journey time.

In Przeworsk, you can explore a range of historical themes side by side: an exhibition on the city’s history and the region covers the history, traditions and material culture of Przeworsk and its surroundings. The archaeological collection includes finds from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age and Early Middle Ages. The Lubomirski family’s castle and park complex includes a manor house dating from 1799–1807, now used as a museum.

Other examples have their own distinctive features: the wooden All Saints’ Church in Siennów was built in 1676 and contains Baroque altars and two well-preserved frescoes in the sacristy. The church in Nowosielce served as a fortification in the 17th century and successfully repelled Tatar attacks. In Zarzecze stands the Dzieduszycki Palace, built in 1817–1819; mighty oaks grow in the Romantic Park, the oldest of which is about 500 years old.

In Przeworsk, the Gothic Bernardine Church and monastery date from the 15th century; the complex preserves a section of the fortification wall. The Basilica of the Holy Spirit was built in 1430–1473. The Sanctuary of the Holy Sepulchre includes a replica of Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem, dating from 1712. The Pastewnik open-air museum combines historic wooden buildings with accommodation and dining facilities.

How long is the hiking trail from Przeworsk to Zarzecze?

The route via Maćkówka and Zalesie is 18 km long.

How long is the blue Dynów–Biała hiking trail?

It is 38 km long; the walking time is about 12 hours.

Which cycling routes have a stated distance?

Kańczuga–Lipnik–Manasterz is 22 km long. Hucisko Jawornickie–Jawornik Polski–Hadle Szklarskie is 20 km long.

Which other regions can you compare?

For more regional insights, you can also explore Jasielski, Brzozów and Krośnieński.

For the broader travel overview: Subcarpathia.