The best MTB trails around Jaworzno

very nice, well-kept place, with lots of bike paths around, good infrastructure

Cd... To close the loop and return to the car, simply head north from the ponds along a flat, well-paved path running along the edge of the forest, which will lead us straight back to the starting point. The entire route is technically easy, safe for seniors, and passable for strollers equipped with larger, off-road wheels.

Visiting the tower is the perfect excuse for a varied, family-friendly walk in a closed loop of about 6 kilometers, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. It is best to start the trip from the free forest parking lot located on Słowackiego Street in Chełmek, from where a clearly marked path leads to the top of the hill. The first stage is a gentle ascent through a shaded beech forest to Skała Hill and the entrance to the "Kometa" observation deck. After enjoying the views, the route continues along an educational forest path in a southeasterly direction. The path descends into the valley and leads walkers directly to the revitalized Municipal Ponds in Chełmek. It is an excellent place to rest – a modern promenade with benches and piers runs around the water mirrors, and the renovated "Rybakówka" building and the historic pumping station with the "Skała i światło" art installation attract attention. Cont. below...

The "Kometa" Observation Tower named after Rittmeister Witold Pilecki in Chełmek is a modern, 36-meter steel structure that rises on the wooded Skała Hill (295 m above sea level). The name "Kometa" refers to the characteristic shape of the structure, and the patronage commemorates the historical escape route of the Rittmeister from the Auschwitz camp, which led through the local forests. The main attraction of the tower is a viewing terrace suspended at a height of 26 meters, secured with platforms. In favorable weather conditions and good air clarity, you can admire an impressive, panoramic view of the Oświęcim Valley, the Foothills, the Beskids, and even the distant peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The facility is managed by MOKSiR Chełmek and is open to visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (and during the summer season, under favorable conditions, these hours may be extended to 7:30 PM).

📌 ATTRACTION: Observation Tower of Lt. Col. Witold Pilecki „Kometa” 📍 LOCATION: Chełmek, Skała Hill (295 m a.s.l.) 📐 HEIGHT: 36 meters (viewing platform at a height of 26 meters) ⏱️ VISIT TIME: Difficult to determine 💰 ENTRANCE: Free

A beautiful place, you can feel like you are in Suwalszczyzna

If you want to approach the monument with one hundred percent certainty, paste these exact geographical coordinates into your phone's maps: 50.162550, 19.240833 (Degree format: N50° 9' 45.18", E19° 14' 27.0")

Precise coordinates and reference point Address: The official address assigned to the location of the post is ul. Celników 3A. Main landmark: First, find the impressive, historic building of the former Austrian Customs Office (ul. Celników 3). It is a distinctive, large object (it once housed the Volunteer Fire Department station and a library). Where to look: The post is not located in an open space. You need to walk a bit further towards a private property – the stone is embedded right next to the fence / the base of the fence. Blending in with the elements of the plot, it can effectively "hide" from the eyes of passers-by.