Podstolice: Cycling Route, Churches and Podstolice-Ski
Accommodation in Podstolice
Podstolice combines distinctive churches and chapels with a green cycling route and the Podstolice-Ski area. This gives you different interests to consider when planning your trip: you can explore history and architecture, look at a circular route that takes in several named places, or compare the ski and snowboard facilities in more detail. The accommodation that suits your trip depends on which of these aspects interests you most.
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Churches and Chapels in Podstolice
The wooden Church of the Holy Spirit was built in 1870 on the site of an older church. Three altars from the 18th century still come from the previous building. This makes the church a specific point of interest for anyone interested in the architectural history and furnishings of a place of worship. You can also plan another church visit as a detour from the cycling route: the historic wooden church in Podstolice is recommended as a worthwhile destination off the route.
The Chapel of Saint Florian also has a striking feature: a life-size sandstone statue of the saint stands on its tall, faceted pedestal. The chapel is in a square beside the parish Church of the Holy Spirit. Another chapel, located on the green cycling route, was funded in 1872 by Agnieszka and Mateusz Chlebdowie. These buildings offer different historical points of interest as you explore Podstolice, without limiting you to a single church.
Cycling through Podstolice
The green cycling route passes through Podstolice and links Wieliczka, Grabówki, Siercza, Janowice and Sygneczów before returning to Wieliczka in a loop. The named places give you an idea of the route; check the current markings on site. The historic wooden church is worth a detour from this cycling route, while the chapel founded in 1872 is on the route. When planning, it is worth keeping these two details distinct and matching the route to your sightseeing interests.
Skiing and Snowboarding at Podstolice-Ski
Podstolice-Ski has two Tatrapoma lifts: one is 350 metres long and covers an elevation difference of 65 metres, while the other is 200 metres long and covers 30 metres. The three runs are designed for skiers and snowboarders with different levels of ability. The “Fun School” ski and snowboard school also operates at the station. If skiing or snowboarding is the focus of your trip, the runs and the stated lift measurements provide specific details for comparing the facilities. Check the lift conditions and confirm the school’s operator and availability before you go.
Wieliczka as the Wider Travel Destination
The wider Wieliczka destination includes other attractions that are distinct from those in Podstolice. The yellow trail is a hiking and cycling route between Wieliczka and Dobczyce. The red cycling route forms a 27-kilometre loop through Wieliczka and Siercza. For those interested in culture, Wieliczka also offers the wooden Church of St. Sebastian, built in 1582 and containing Renaissance paintings. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines.”
Other places in the wider destination also offer their own historical points of interest: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Church in Grabie dates from 1742 and has a Gothic stone baptismal font from the 15th century. In Siercza, the Ursuline convent is housed in a former Lubomirski Palace dating from around the turn of the 20th century. If you are planning a trip around this wider destination, you can also take into account that metropolitan Wieliczka bus services connect the area with Kraków. Information as of January 19, 2024; check the current timetable before travelling.
For a visit to Zamek Żupny, note that on September 8, 2026, the castle and its courtyard were closed for renovation work; the work was expected to continue until the end of 2028. Check the latest information before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Suchoraba, Kłaj, Węgrzce Wielkie, Byszyce, Zabawa, Niepołomice, Zakrzów, Mała Wieś.
For the wider travel overview: Wieliczka.
