Nature Reserve Guide
Łysa Góra, a nature reserve in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains of Poland, is protected as part of the Świętokrzyski National Park. The landscape features dense fir-beech forests and distinctive gołoborze, which are vast fields of quartzite rock debris. Rising to 1,952 feet (595 meters), the mountain offers varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and more. This area provides a unique setting for outdoor pursuits amidst its natural and geological features.
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4.8
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4.7
(3)
32
hikers
4.66km
01:35
240m
240m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
11.2km
03:28
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.0km
07:25
750m
750m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
3.91km
01:22
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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73
riders
48.1km
02:21
690m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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48.4km
02:19
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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riders
95.3km
04:21
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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30
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.7km
02:16
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
97.0km
05:58
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
55.3km
03:23
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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37
riders
54.3km
03:30
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
39.8km
04:20
1,340m
1,340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
47.3km
04:00
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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10
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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38
riders
108km
07:35
1,970m
1,970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
77.6km
05:39
1,560m
1,560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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28
riders
107km
07:22
1,890m
1,890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
56.2km
03:38
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
25.6km
03:30
960m
960m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
30.1km
04:10
1,160m
1,160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
01:15
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
7.56km
00:47
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Łysa Góra, also known as Bald Mountain or Święty Krzyż, is a nature reserve located in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains of Poland. It is protected as part of the Świętokrzyski National Park and is known for its fir-beech forests and unique gołoborze rock debris fields. The summit reaches 1,952 feet (595 meters).
Łysa Góra offers a range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. There are more than 60 routes available across these sports, catering to various skill levels.
Popular hiking trails include the Main Świętokrzyski Trail and a blue tourist trail leading to Pętkowice. Examples of routes on komoot are the Grzywacka Góra Loop from Kąty (2.9 miles [4.7 km]) and the Hiking loop from Kąty (2.4 miles [3.9 km]).
Yes, Łysa Góra features several road cycling routes, many of which utilize mostly paved surfaces. A notable route is the Viewpoint of Ciechania loop from Kąty, which covers approximately 29.7 miles (47.8 km). More options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes in Łysa Góra guide.
Mountain biking trails in Łysa Góra offer varied terrain, including unpaved and challenging segments. Routes like the Lemko Cemetery in Żydowskie – Ciechania Viewpoint loop from Krempna (22.6 miles [36.3 km]) are available. For more information, consult the MTB Trails in Łysa Góra guide.
Yes, Łysa Góra offers easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. The Easy hikes in Łysa Góra guide provides options. A pedestrian and cycling path between Święta Katarzyna and Podgórze is also accessible.
Łysa Góra is known for its gołoborze, which are vast fields of quartzite rock debris, and its unique fir-beech forests. Historically, it was a pagan sacred mountain, with remnants of a 9th-century pagan wall. It is also home to an 11th-century Benedictine monastery, Święty Krzyż.
A section of the red trail from Huta Szklana to Łysa Góra, which runs along the asphalt road to Święty Krzyż, is accessible for hikers with dogs. Visitors should check specific trail regulations within the Świętokrzyski National Park for other areas.
Łysa Góra is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 700 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes and trails in the area have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Łysa Góra, including Hiking in Łysa Góra, MTB Trails in Łysa Góra, Road Cycling Routes in Łysa Góra, and Gravel biking in Łysa Góra. There are also guides for easy hikes, touring cycling, and running.
For more information regarding Łysa Góra and the Świętokrzyski National Park, the official website is swietokrzyskipn.org.pl. The Świętokrzyski National Park Secretariat can be reached by phone at +48 41 311 51 06 or +48 41 311 50 25.

