This is an intriguing proposal for a trip leading from the Niepołomice Forest to the outskirts of the Beskid Mountains, which you can further explore, e.g., by leaving from Jodłownik and using the Carpathian Cycle Trail. The trail has recently been renovated and is well maintained, so you’ll have no problem navigating the terrain even without the gpx track. The few gravel sections can be bypassed on parallel asphalt roads, so it is also a good option for road cyclists. You will come across dedicated rest stops for cyclists mainly in the Niepołomice Forest and in Gdów, where the trail runs along the new sections of cycling roads in the Raba Valley (the future VeloRaba trail), opened for use in 2019. You’ll come across the title attraction, the Żeleński Palace in Grodkowice (we recommend accessing it from ul. Wiejska, as the trail bypasses the palace park).

Beginning of the trail: Niepołomice

End of the trail: Jodłownik

Total length of the trail: 50.4 km

Difficulty: medium

Maximum elevation: 426 m a.s.l.

The lowest point on the route is 208 m a.s.l.

The route runs through the following protected areas:

Natura 2000: Niepołomice Forest

15% of the route runs through the forest.

Tourist attractions: Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jodłownik (Jodłownik), Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Jodłownik (new) (Jodłownik), Żeleński Palace (Grodkowice)

Natural attractions: Natura 2000 – Niepołomice Forest, Natura 2000 – Tarnawka

22% of the the trail runs on roads without vehicular traffic.