Discover Wlosan: Pony Rides and Local History

Włosań lies about 3 km south of Mogilany. To decide whether the village is right for your trip to Poland, it is worth considering its different facets: Ośrodek Jeździecki Włosań is located on the scenic uplands of Pogórze Wielickie. There are walking trails and attractive cycling routes in the surrounding area. There is also a pony-riding option for children and religious sites with their own histories. The landscape, a specific family activity and local history thus offer different points of reference for planning your trip.

Walking Trails and Cycling Routes in Pogórze Wielickie

There are numerous walking trails in the surrounding area of Ośrodek Jeździecki Włosań, leading to picturesque parts of Pogórze Wielickie. Attractive cycling routes are also found nearby. The riding centre’s location on the scenic uplands of Pogórze Wielickie also offers a tangible connection to the landscape.

Pony Rides for Children Aged Four to Eight

The “Kucyk” package at Ośrodek Jeździecki Włosań is for children aged 4 to 8. It includes guided pony rides: a trainer or assistant leads the pony. For families looking for a specific activity for children in this age group, the age range is a helpful point of reference. The offer describes guided rides, not children leading the pony themselves. This makes it easy to distinguish the activity from the walking trails and cycling routes, which are also part of the local landscape.

Chapels and Churches in Włosań

The St. Rita Chapel in Włosań was built in 2006 as a votive chapel by the Loster family, in gratitude for graces received through the intercession of Saint Rita. It is designated as a sacred site and a place of prayer. Its origins connect the village with a specific family story and a religious dedication. An old church stands near the school, almost in the centre of the village. The municipality also lists the Kościół NM Królowej Polski church as a heritage monument and tourist attraction. Visitors interested in sacred sites and local cultural heritage will find several distinct points of interest here.

The Forest’s History and the Origin of the Name

The stories passed down about Włosań also point to the forest. Historical residents were granted permission by Bolesław Wstydliwy to set up beehives, gather honey and fish there, after serving in the forest’s protection. The permission links the protection of the forest at that time with specific activities there, adding a historical perspective to today’s landscape connections. The village name may also be connected to this: Włosań probably comes from the word “wlasan” and refers to its former location in forests once called Czarny Las. This origin of the name remains a possibility; the forest designation belongs to the village’s earlier history.

A Break at the Riding Centre

Ośrodek Jeździecki Włosań has the on-site Bistro Caffe Włosań, where visitors can rest and refresh themselves.

Other Places at This Level

Ojców, Świątniki Górne, Modlniczka, Liszki, Kopanka, Zielonki, Dziekanowice, Wielka Wieś

For the overarching travel overview: Krakow.