The best cycling routes around Puszcza Jodłowa

In Kakoniny, there is a 19th-century cottage with traditional Świętokrzyskie architecture. It is a wooden residential building, built in 1820. The historic cottage is located at the foot of Łysica on the red hiking trail from Święta Katarzyna to Święty Krzyż. It serves as an ethnographic museum point. Right next to the historic cottage is Chata Kaka, where tourists enjoy homemade pierogi, lumberjack meals, and drinks. This is a must-visit place and a stopping point for tourists traversing the red hiking trail.

Start of the trail to Łysica. Stalls, benches, toilets.

A climate-friendly place worth recommending.

The Holy Cross and Łysa Góra have been places of worship for centuries, first pagan, and from the 12th century Roman Catholic. It is worth stopping here, because it is a true monument and a place with a considerable history.

The Holy Cross is a place of extraordinary historical and spiritual significance. At the top of Łysa Góra is the Sanctuary of the Relics of the Holy Cross, one of the oldest and most important sanctuaries in Poland. In addition to religious values, the area around the Holy Cross offers beautiful landscapes of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. For cyclists, there are many routes of varying difficulty, leading through picturesque forests and hills. It is worth remembering to be properly prepared, as some of the climbs can be demanding.

The Jodłowa Forest is the heart of the Świętokrzyski National Park, encompassing vast forests dominated by ancient firs and beeches. It is one of the most valuable forest complexes in Poland, protected since the interwar period. The most famous trail running through the forest is the red trail to Łysa Góra, leading through picturesque, wild areas. Among the attractions, it is worth mentioning the gołoborza, or rocky rubble, and the rich fauna, including deer, wild boars and rare species of birds. It is a great place for hiking and cycling, especially in autumn, when the forests take on extraordinary colours. It is worth stocking up on good shoes, because the trails can be slippery, especially after rain.

Łysa Góra, the second highest mountain in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains (595 m above sea level), is a place full of history, legends and unique nature. On its summit is the famous gołoborze - a vast rock rubble created as a result of weathering quartzites, which gives this place a raw and mysterious appearance. It is also the area of the Świętokrzyski National Park, from where there are beautiful views of the surrounding hills.

The dam on the Kamienna River, which forms the Brodzki Reservoir, is an interesting recreational spot in the Świętokrzyskie Province. It was built in the 1960s to regulate the flow of the river and provide water for nearby industrial plants. Today, the reservoir serves a recreational function, attracting anglers, kayakers and water lovers. The surrounding forests and hilly terrain create ideal conditions for cycling and hiking. It is worth visiting this place for the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views, especially at sunset, when the water reflects the warm colors of the sky.