Cedzyna: Reservoir, Trails and History

• The Cedzyna Reservoir is in Cedzyna and extends across areas of the Masłów and Górno municipalities in Kielce County.
• The reservoir is in the Podkielecki Protected Landscape Area, a protected landscape area.
• Water sports and relaxation by the water are possible at the lake; a walking and cycling path runs along the reservoir.
• The Cedzyna–Opatów Rynek cycling route is 81.8 km long. Cedzyna is its first listed waypoint.

The reservoir is used for recreation and leisure. Water sports and spending time by the water are two different options: you can include activities on the water in your plans or enjoy the lake as a place to relax on the shore. A walking and cycling path also runs along the water, making it possible to explore the lakeside landscape on foot or by bike.

There is a supervised bathing area on the western shore, on the Cedzyna side. It is seasonal; check the dates for the 2026 bathing season before your visit. This lets you plan a swim separately from other activities at the lake while keeping its seasonal availability in mind.

For a short outing by the water, the walking and cycling path along the reservoir is an alternative to the longer cycling route from Cedzyna to Opatów. This route is listed as 81.8 km long and passes through several intermediate places on its way to Opatów Rynek. Cedzyna is the first waypoint in the route description. Check current route conditions before setting off.

A red cycling route to Nowa Słupia and a black cycling route to Kielce are also listed. Their destinations help distinguish the options: one route is described by a specific length and its destination, Opatów Rynek, while the other two are identified by their respective colors and destinations. Check route conditions before setting off on these routes as well.

Iron smelting furnaces were in operation in Cedzyna in the 16th century. This historical connection adds a cultural aspect to the area's water-based and cycling activities. It provides a brief historical context: the information refers to the furnaces and their operation in the 16th century. For planning your trip, this gives you two distinct interests to consider—activities at the reservoir and a glimpse into Cedzyna's history.

When planning your trip, first consider which of the topics described matter to you: time by the water, trails by the lake, one of the cycling routes or the area's history. These interests can help you structure your search for a hotel in Cedzyna. Then check the specific hotel address and compare it with your own plans; the excursions described alone do not indicate where any individual accommodation is located.

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Where is the Cedzyna Reservoir?

It is in Cedzyna and extends across areas of the Masłów and Górno municipalities in Kielce County. It is also in the Podkielecki Protected Landscape Area.

Is the bathing area open year-round?

The supervised bathing area on the western shore, on the Cedzyna side, is seasonal. Check the dates for the 2026 bathing season before your visit.

Which cycling route runs from Cedzyna to Opatów?

The 81.8 km Cedzyna–Opatów Rynek cycling route passes through several intermediate places on its way to Opatów. Cedzyna is its first listed waypoint; check current route conditions before setting off.

For the main travel overview: Kielce.