Strawczyn: Literary memory, leisure lake and cycling route

• A red sandstone obelisk commemorates Stefan Żeromski’s birthplace; its inscription gives the date as 1 November 1864.
• Construction of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary began in 1629 and was completed in 1685.
• Zalew w Strawczynie covers just under 10 hectares and was created by damming the Olszówka, also called Trupień.
• The yellow cycling loop around the municipality is over 30 kilometres long; its southeastern section passes through Strawczyn.

A red sandstone obelisk beside the road in Strawczyn commemorates Stefan Żeromski’s birthplace. Its inscription states that the house where Żeromski was born on 1 November 1864 stood at this location. The obelisk’s commemorative purpose and the inscription’s more specific statement go together, but emphasise different details: the obelisk commemorates his birthplace, while the inscription identifies the site of the former house and the date.

Żeromski’s birth certificate can also be seen in a church in Strawczyn. Check the access arrangements before visiting. The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary offers another historical trace: Krzysztof Gawroński funded the building, whose construction began in 1629 and was completed in 1685. In this way, a specific memorial to the writer stands alongside a dated building history.

Zalew w Strawczynie covers just under 10 hectares and was created by damming the watercourse Olszówka, also known as Trupień. As a lake for recreation and leisure, it combines open water with several facilities. These include a pier, covered pavilions with benches and tables, barbecue and campfire areas, fishing spots, and a large car park. There is also a designated bathing area and a children’s playground.

In summer, visitors can use a sandy beach and a volleyball court by the lake; cycling paths at the reservoir are also a seasonal offering. If these options are important to your trip, check the current operating conditions in advance. This lets you take seasonal activities into account when planning without treating them as facilities available year-round.

The yellow cycling loop around the municipality of Strawczyn is over 30 kilometres long. Its southeastern section passes through Strawczyn, Promnik, Chełmce, Oblęgorek, Oblęgór and Niedźwiedź. A route description published in 2017 notes that this section follows paved roads and has very little traffic. Check the current route markers and conditions before setting off.

Two details are worth distinguishing when planning: the distance of more than 30 kilometres refers to the complete loop, while Strawczyn is one of the places on its southeastern section. This clarifies the town’s connection to the route without confusing the entire loop with the section that passes through Strawczyn.

The municipal timetable for 2026 lists bus route 18 to Strawczyn. For other routes, it gives the following itineraries and estimated numbers of services:

• Kuźniaki–Promnik–Kuźniaki via Ruda Strawczyńska and Strawczyn: an estimated seven services per day on weekdays and three on Saturdays.
• Strawczyn–Chełmce–Strawczyn via Hucisko, Niedźwiedź, Oblęgór, Oblęgorek and Bugaj: the 2026 timetable provides for an estimated 22 services per day on weekdays and ten per day on each of Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
• Strawczyn–Korczyn–Strawczyn via Promnik and Akwizgran: the 2026 timetable provides for an estimated three services per day on weekdays.

The figures refer to the 2026 timetable. Check the current timetable for your travel date before setting off.

Near Strawczyn, the wooded summit of Perzowa Góra has been a protected nature reserve since 1995. The reserve covers 33 hectares. If you are also considering the surrounding area when choosing a destination, you can take this natural setting into account alongside the leisure lake and cycling route.

Discover more destinations: Miedziana Góra, Ciecierze, Cisów, Górno, Święta Katarzyna, Wielebnów, Ciosowa, Nowa Słupia.

What does the obelisk in Strawczyn commemorate?

The red sandstone obelisk commemorates Stefan Żeromski’s birthplace. According to its inscription, the house where Żeromski was born on 1 November 1864 stood at this location.

What can visitors do at Zalew w Strawczynie in summer?

In summer, visitors can use a sandy beach and a volleyball court there. Cycling paths by the lake are also listed as a seasonal offering; check the current operating conditions in advance.

How long is the yellow cycling loop?

The complete loop around the municipality of Strawczyn is over 30 kilometres long. Its southeastern section passes through Strawczyn and other places listed above; check the current route markers and conditions before setting off.

How often does the Strawczyn–Chełmce–Strawczyn route run according to the 2026 timetable?

The 2026 timetable lists an estimated 22 services per day on weekdays and ten per day on each of Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Check the current timetable before setting off.

For the main travel overview: Kielce.