Vistula River – Skawa River loop from Rezerwat Bukowica

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Lesser Poland Voivodeship

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gmina Babice

Vistula River – Skawa River loop from Rezerwat Bukowica

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Vistula River – Skawa River loop from Rezerwat Bukowica

02:17

39.3km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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6.23 km

Vistula River

Highlight • River

From here you can see far across the river.

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11.5 km

Swan Nest in the Wetlands

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A pair of swans have been building a nest here among a flock of ducks for years

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17.6 km

Church of St. Adalbert and St. George

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Parish church, built before 1393 in the place of the older one.
In 1836 it was restored by Anna Potocka-Wąsowiczowa née Tyszkiewicz, according to the design of Franciszek Maria Lanci.
In the years 1956–1973 another change of the interior layout.
A building made of stone and brick, gothic, three-nave, oriented. The chancel is closed on three sides, narrower than the nave, and covered with a rib vault. Tower over the western span of the northern aisle. Next to the church, there is the tomb of princess Apolonia Poniatowska, the owner of the Zator estate in the 18th / 19th century.
In the crypt under the church lie the patrons of the temple in Zator, among others Anna Potocka (1779–1867) and her husband, General Stanisław Dunin-Wąsowicz, adjutant of Napoleon I, Maurycy Potocki and Ludwik Potock.
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19.8 km

Zator Castle

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The history of Zator Castle dates back to the mid-15th century, when the Duchy of Zator was established and construction began on its seat. In later years, the building was rebuilt numerous times, including in the neo-Gothic style in the 19th century. It was destroyed (e.g., during the Swedish Deluge) and changed owners, from the Piast and Potocki dynasty to the Institute of Zootechnics. After wartime destruction and nationalization, the castle underwent renovations, and currently, revitalization work is underway to restore it to its new function.
The Original Castle and the Development of the Duchy
Construction of the Castle (circa 1455): Construction began around 1455, when the Duchy of Zator was established following the division of the Duchy of Oświęcim. Wenceslaus became the first duke, obliging his subjects to work on the construction of the residence.
Defensive Character: The original castle had defensive features and served as the seat of the Piast Dukes of Zator. Incorporation into Poland (1564): The Duchy of Zator, along with the fortress, was incorporated into the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. At that time, the castle belonged to the Dunin and Potocki families, among others.

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